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The girls agreed, it was worth watching and thinking seriously about. We talked about what happens when you find your identity in what you do and how that can wreck your life when it’s taken away from you. And we talked about what happens when you believe in someone, in spite of what they think about themselves and what the world has to say about being “normal.”
23 Blast is more than a football movie. It’s a real life story that has the power to change your real life perspective and start one of those life-changing conversations with the next generation.
About 23 Blast
From the Producers . . .
When a high school football star is suddenly stricken with irreversible, total blindness, he must decide whether to live a safe, protected life or to summon the courage through playing football to step back into the world. 23 Blast is based on the amazing, true story of Travis Freeman.
A typical teenager growing up in a small town in Kentucky, Travis is a local hero on and off the field. In the prime of his youth, he is unexpectedly stricken with an infection that destroys his optic nerve; he becomes blind overnight.
Under the influence of parents who love him, a physical therapist who challenges him, a coach who inspires him, and a best friend who he cannot bear to leave behind, Travis shows us what true bravery is by competing on the gridiron, helping his team advance to the State playoffs. We follow Travis and Jerry Baker, his closest friend, from the time they meet on the football field as kids through high school. Jerry’s attraction to the dark side of teenage temptations threatens to pull the friends apart. It is only on the football field where they truly connect.
Depicting a story of hope triumphing over despair, of courage and faith overcoming fear and of victory prevailing over adversity, 23 Blast is designed to encourage and uplift audiences.
Watch the trailer and learn more about 23 Blast here!
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What are some of our other favorite football movies?
If you’ve not seen these movies, I’d recommend checking out their Plugged In reviews to see if the content and message is a good fit for your family:
Facing the Giants is our all-time favorite, simply because the message to glorify God whether you win or lose is a timeless truth to impress upon our hearts.
Remember the Titans rallies our school’s super-fan juices at the start of every football season.
The Blind Side is a favorite because we got this thing for supporting Sarah Drew, although there is some content that has kept the littles from seeing this movie.
We Are Marshall is a heartbreaking true but inspiring story, a little too mature for the littles, too.
What are your favorite football movies?
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Thanks for the opportunity! I have a football lovin 13 yr old son too and so we watch every movie possible as well. We really enjoyed When the Game Stands Tall, along with all the ones on your list.
My family loves movie night and inspirational movies are the best!
I like movies with a positive message. This looks great!