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Gridiron Gang Trailer
Director: Phil Joanou
Written by: David Veloz, Jeff Maguire
Story by: Lee and Linda Stanley (Documentary: "Gridiron Gang")
Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 120 minutes
Cast: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell, Leon Rippy, Kevin Dunn, Michael J. Pagan, Jade Yorker, David V. Thomas, Setu Taase, James Earl III, Brandon Smith, Jamal Mixon, Robert Zepeda, Omari Hardwick, Jurnee Smollett, Vanessa Ferlito, Leon Rippy
Genre: Drama/Adaptation/Sports
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
ABOUT THE FILM:
Columbia Pictures' Gridiron Gang tells the gritty and powerfully emotional story of a juvenile detention camp probation officer Sean Porter (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson), who, along with another officer, Malcolm Moore (Xzibit), turns a group of hardcore teenage felons into a high school football tem in four weeks. Confronted with gang rivalries and bitter hatred between his teammates, Porter teaches some hard lessons (and learns a few himself) as the kids gain a sense of self-respect and responsibility.
In a world where 75% of these juvenile inmates return to prison or meet with violent ends on the streets, Porter and Moore face seemingly insurmountable barriers. No one wants to compete against convicted criminals, but through relentless pursuit and a jolt of inspiration, Porter and his team fight their way to redemption and a second chance.
Based on a true story, Gridiron Gang sends out a message that one man can make a difference and the most hopeless kids in our society can change the course of their lives through hard work, commitment and bold leadership.
