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Woodlawn Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner Amy Renner

Feb. 20, 2016

Woodlawn

Release Date: Friday, October 16, 2015 Limited

Andrew Erwin, Rhoda Griffis, Jon Voight, Sean Astin, Richard Kohnke, Sherri Shepherd, Jon Erwin, C. Thomas Howell, Brando Eaton, Virginia Williams, Nic Bishop, Quinton Peeples

A film based on an inspiring real-life story about love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s.

PG Drama N/A

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A film based on an inspiring real-life story about love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s.

Plot

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Plot
In 1973, a spiritual awakening captured the heart of nearly every player of the Woodlawn High School football team, including its coach Tandy Gerelds. Their dedication to love and unity in a school filled with racism and hate leads to the largest high school football game ever played in the torn city of Birmingham, Alabama, and the rise of its first African American superstar, Tony Nathan.
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The film's director Jon Erwin last directed Jesus Revolution and American Underdog. The film's writer Jon Erwin last wrote Ordinary Angels and Jesus Revolution.

Additional Information

MPA Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements including some racial tension/violence
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Tagline
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Language
English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Woodlawn was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 16, 2015. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Goosebumps, Bridge of Spies and Freeheld. As a limited release, Woodlawn was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Woodlawn was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, January 5 , 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Fandango At Home and others.



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  • Added the US VOD release date of January 5, 2016

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