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2014-10-24 · 98 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

When a high school football star is suddenly stricken with irreversible total blindness, he must decide whether to live a safe handicapped life or bravely return to the life he once knew and the sport he still loves.

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Directors
Dylan Baker
Production companies
Toy Gun Films, Touchdown Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mark HapkaMark HapkaTravis Freeman
Bram HooverJerry Baker
Stephen LangStephen LangCoach Farris
Max AdlerMax AdlerCameron Marshall
Alexa PenaVegaAlexa PenaVegaAshley
Dylan BakerDylan BakerLarry Freeman
Kim ZimmerKim ZimmerMary Freeman
Becky Ann BakerBecky Ann BakerPatty Wheatley
Timothy BusfieldTimothy BusfieldDuncan
Fred ThompsonFred ThompsonCoach Powers
Kevin CooneyKevin CooneyCoach Burley
Isiah Whitlock Jr.Isiah Whitlock Jr.Dr. Connelly
Crystal HuntCrystal HuntMolly
Angel Laketa MooreAngel Laketa MooreKaren
Deirdre BrennanMrs. Crawford
Scott SowersScott SowersMr. Marshall

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