Noel G. and
Laurence Fishburne. The film is a true story about the ’09 Abilene High School Football team. It is based on the nonfiction book “Brother’s Keeper” by
Al Pickett and
Chad Mitchell.
The synopsis reads: Milo Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge) and Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix) star in this inspirational true story of a small-town high school football team who beat all the odds to win their state championship. After a crushing defeat ended their prior season, everyone counted the Abilene Eagles out of title contention. Facing doubts and personal challenges both on and off the field, it will take the guidance of their team chaplain (Gibson) and a surrogate father figure (Fishburne) for them to realize what they can achieve when they stand united as a team. In this uplifting underdog story, the Abilene Eagles will once again soar in an incredible comeback that will be forever remembered in sports history.
Abilene High s State Title Movie Release Date and Trailer
ABILENE,TX- A movie about the 2009 Abilene High state title team has released a trailer and a released date.
Under the Stadium Lights will release in select theaters and be available to stream on iTunes and Amazon Prime June 4th.
The film was originally titled “Brother’s Keeper” based on a book of the same name. The book as written by Chad Mitchell, the team chaplain and Al Pickett, founder of the Big Country Hall of Fame and media personality.
The movie boasted a talented cast from Milo Gibson, who is Mel Gibson’s son. Glenn Morshower, who appeared in the TV series “Friday Night Lights”, and former pro running back and Heisman trophy winner Eddie George.
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