The real life story of the Woodlawn (Birmingham, Ala.) football team hit theaters with a roar on Friday, picking up the ball that other like-minded films have been carrying for the last several months. While War Room has been the most successful this year, the onslaught of Christian films including 90 Minutes In Heaven and Captive has now been continued by the Erwin Brothers' film. Combining football, family, and faith in a powerful story, Woodlawn has already had a profound impact on audiences around the country.
The Erwin Brothers, who last teamed with producer Kevin Downes to produce the hit comedy Mom's Night Out, received the Dove Inspirational Award at the forty-sixth annual award ceremony. Their latest film netted $4.1 million in its opening weekend, earning an A+ CinemaScore.
When Hank Erwin (Sean Astin) stood up in the middle of the football team meeting and proposed that Jesus Christ could overcome the racial divide the team was facing, he had no idea that years later, his sons would perfect a movie to convey the gospel of Jesus Christ. Now, starring Caleb Castille as Tony Nathan, Pureflix's football blockbuster is earning solid reviews around the country, topping box office expectations, and providing leaders a tool for ministering to youth and young people everywhere.
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