Search results
Woodlawn is a 2015 American Christian sports drama film directed by the Erwin Brothers. Based on the true story of Tandy Gerelds [5] and Tony Nathan, [6] it stars Sean Astin, Nic Bishop, Caleb Castille, Sherri Shepherd, Jon Voight, and C. Thomas Howell.
Aug 30, 2015 · "Woodlawn," a faith-based sports film set to release in October that stars Sean Astin and Jon Voight. tells the true story of the Woodlawn High School football team in Birmingham, Alabama, giving their lives to Christ during desegregation in the 1970s.
Oct 15, 2015 · The chaplain in the film, Hank Erwin, is based on the true story of his father – the real-life chaplain that led the Woodlawn team to Christ. 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.
Woodlawn, is a film that grew out of a true story the Erwin brothers’ dad, Hank Erwin recounted to them many a night at bedtime. He told about a period in history, 1973, in their own hometown when there was a destructive amount of racial tension and unrest – but a miracle in the midst of it all.
A gifted high school football player must learn to boldly embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field in WOODLAWN, a moving and inspirational new film based on the true story of how love and unity overcame hate and division in early 1970s Birmingham, Ala.
Woodlawn: Directed by Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin. With Sean Astin, Nic Bishop, Caleb Castille, Sherri Shepherd. 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.
Oct 16, 2015 · Woodlawn’s inspiring answer to these questions is a resounding yes. Though the context of this movie—which is based on a true story—is football, its lessons apply to so much more than gridiron grappling.
