
Greater(2016)
The incredible true story of the greatest walk-on in the history of college football.


“The strength of family will build an unstoppable team.”
The story of Ray-Ray McElrathbey, a freshman football player for Clemson University, who secretly raised his younger brother on campus after his home life became too unsteady.

Jay Reeves
Ray Ray McElrathbey

Amanda Warren
Tonya McElrathbey

Corinne Foxx
Kaycee

Matthew Glave
Coach Bowden

Luke Tennie
Solomon

Brett Rice
Gregory Diamond

Tom Nowicki
Dr. Matthews

Hunter Sansone
Daniel

Thaddeus J. Mixson
Fahmarr McElrathbey

Marili Kateri
Stephanie Soltero
Safety is a family, drama, history film released in 2020 exploring themes of sports, american football, based on true story, high school american football, clemson. Directed by Reginald Hudlin, it stars Jay Reeves, Amanda Warren, Corinne Foxx. The story of Ray-Ray McElrathbey, a freshman football player for Clemson University, who secretly raised his younger brother on campus after his home life became too unsteady.
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