Starring Sean Astin and Oscar-winner Jon Voight as the legendary Alabama coach, Paul “Bear” Bryant, this is a must-see film for sports-lovers and those who love stories of people overcoming challenges.

Angel Studios is streaming several sports-related films, including WOODLAWN. Originally released in 2015 and based on a true story, this film was directed by Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin (“October Baby,” “Mom’s Night Out,” “I Can Only Imagine,” and “I Can Only Imagine 2”) and stars Sean Astin (“The Lord Of The Rings” trilogy) and Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight as legendary Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. Other actors include Nic Bishop, Sherri Shepherd, and newcomer Caleb Castille. It was produced by Kevin Downes and Daryl Lefever with Crescent City Pictures and Red Sky Studios as well as Erwin Brothers Motion Pictures (also listed as Erwin Brothers Entertainment) and was released by Pure Flix Entertainment in association with Provident Films.

About WOODLAWN

In 1970s Birmingham, Alabama, racial tensions ran high as Woodlawn High School faced forced integration. Amid the turmoil, Hank Erwin (Astin) an itinerant lay preacher, asks Head Coach Tandy Geralds (Nick Bishop) to speak with the team. After this, a spiritual awakening sweeps through the school’s football team, led by star athlete Tony Nathan (Caleb Castille). With faith as their foundation, the players stand united against hatred and division. Coach Tandy Gerelds witnesses the power of belief to bring healing and reconciliation. Based on a true story, this inspiring drama showcases the courage it takes to stand for unity and love.

The story is set during the middle of the Jesus Movement, a time that began during the mid-1960s, when a nationwide revival was so far-reaching it landed on the cover of Time Magazine in 1972 with the headline, “The Jesus Revolution.”

The events of WOODLAWN are based on the true story of Hank Erwin—the father of directors Jon and Andrew Erwin—who told his sons about a time in 1973 when there was a destructive amount of racial tension and unrest in their hometown – but a miracle in the midst of it all. Jon Erwin grew up hearing the amazing story of the Woodlawn football team, and it was a dream for him and his brother to make the movie.

Sean Astin plays Hank with believable determination and deep faith in a relationship with Jesus to change situations. Erwin shows up uninvited at the school and asks Head Coach Tandy Gerelds (Nic Bishop) for time to speak with the team. Gerelds gives the coach five minutes, but his talk lasts an hour and all but three of the players end up accepting Christ. Caleb Castille was exceptional in his debut role of Tony Nathan, the star black player who was initially hated by the white players, but wins them over as he begins excelling and the team starts winning, so much so that the University of Alabama’s legendary coach, Paul “Bear” Bryant, shows up to recruit him.

There are many other outstanding moments, but that would give away the story.

With a runtime of 123 minutes, WOODLAWN is rated PG for thematic elements including some racial tension/violence, is a must-see film for sports-lovers and those who love stories of people overcoming challenges.

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