Synopsis
Love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s. A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.
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Cast
- C. Thomas HowellGeorge 'Shorty' White
- Sean AstinHank
- Jon VoightPaul Bryant
- Virginia WilliamsDebbie
- Brando EatonMike Morton
- Sherri ShepherdMomma Nathan
- Nic BishopTandy Gerelds
- Caleb CastilleTony Nathan
- Kelly GreysonShelia
- Rhoda GriffisAttorney Brenda Howly
Recommendations
- 70
The Hollywood Reporter
The film largely succeeds in achieving its modest goals, delivering a feel-good, real-life inspirational story in a mostly engaging fashion. - 60
Los Angeles Times
Taking those Hail Mary passes to heart, Woodlawn is a heavily Christian sports drama that almost goes the distance despite adhering closely to the inspirational movie playbook. - 60
Variety
This overly long yet consistently involving period drama... could be described, accurately, as equal parts “Remember the Titans” and revivalist tent meeting. But until the balance tips rather too blatantly toward the latter during the final minutes, the overall narrative mix of history lesson, gridiron action and spiritual uplift is effectively and satisfyingly sustained. - 50
Movie Nation
The whole enterprise is very much a mixed bag, but as films that cater to this audience go, Woodlawn isn’t half bad.
