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Woodlawn

Woodlawn

One Hope. One Truth. One Way (John 14:6)

20156.92h 3m

Overview

Love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s. A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.

Directed by Jon Erwin
Written by Jon Erwin, Quinton Peeples
Produced by Kevin Downes
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $14.4M

Top Cast

C. Thomas Howell

C. Thomas Howell

George 'Shorty' White

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

Hank

Jon Voight

Jon Voight

Paul Bryant

Virginia Williams

Virginia Williams

Debbie

Brando Eaton

Brando Eaton

Mike Morton

Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd

Momma Nathan

Nic Bishop

Nic Bishop

Tandy Gerelds

Caleb Castille

Caleb Castille

Tony Nathan

Kelly Greyson

Kelly Greyson

Shelia

Rhoda Griffis

Rhoda Griffis

Attorney Brenda Howly

Themes & Keywords

sportsamerican football1970sbased on true storyracisminspiring

About Woodlawn

Woodlawn is a drama film released in 2015 exploring themes of sports, american football, 1970s, based on true story, racism, inspiring. Directed by Jon Erwin, it stars C. Thomas Howell, Sean Astin, Jon Voight. Love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s. A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.

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