Woodlawn (DVD, 2015)

Spectacular and A MUST SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (full box of kleenex required PER PERSON)

I have never been as moved about a story as I was with this story! From the begin to the credits, we were frozen in our seats. We had to keep putting it on hold to dry our tears. The acting was superb, the directing was superb, the camera work was so awesome that you felt like you were on the field with the players. Every individual involved in this movie deserves special recognition for living the part of this historic event. I can't say enough and I intend to share this experience with everyone I know. I am going to encourage my Pastor to have a movie night for our church members. I know that it will change there lives like it has changed my husband's and my life. Five stars and Excellent do not come close to how this movie will affect you when you see it.Read full review

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Fantastic Movie based on Real Life Events

I can personally testify to the truth of this move because I was a witness to some of the events portrayed in the film. I actually believe the scenes from the Dallas Cotton Bowl Explo '72 event were clips filmed in 1972. I was at that week-long event and so were a number of college friends of mine. It was very moving to see the effect on the pastor that went on shortly afterward to eventually change the atmosphere first in a high school undergoing de-segregation and then the city of Birmingham itself. I can hardly believe that a high school football game could have attracted so many tens of thousands of people! I'm planning on sharing this movie with at least 4 or 5 friends that were at Explo '72 with me.Read full review

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"When God Shows Up"

The title of this review is one of the points the Sean Astin character makes when unexplainable and amazing things happen, i.e., "when God shows up". This film navigates racism in the 60's South, a football team, and the Christian message of reconciliation without being preachy. If you want to watch a film that tells a powerful story (and it's true), with good acting as well as being entertaining, I would highly recommend you check out this film. It doesn't back away from the ugliness of those days, and how things changed for the actual people that this film is based on. A+Read full review

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A Great and Moving story

This is a great film made all the better because it is true. It is a compelling story about the courage of a team and in particularly a single man to stand against racism and hatred at a pivotal time when these things were tearing a school, community and the nation apart. This was made possible because of the transformation of these individuals and the football team(s) by bigger than themselves; the love of Jesus Christ. The movie is well acted and very compelling, and present the true results of a sincere faith in Jesus.Read full review

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Should be watched & taught in schools!

Why do we forget or stop doing the basic principles that, hopefully, we were taught in kindergarten? What would happen if you simply said "no" to hate, anger, bigotry, etc and "yes" to love, acceptance, courage, conviction, etc? What if every person around the globe, made the same choice at the same time, with the conviction to remain true to that promise, even when faced & hurt by the people who wouldn't make the vow or couldn't keep it, so they gave up all together? Imagine the impact on family, friends, cities, states, countries, the world... imagine the effect on divorce, crime, addiction, war, even just sibling squables... It sounds simple because it is. But simple does not mean easy. Just simple...and worth it. You will be consumed with this concept, & it starting with you, when you finish watchimg Woodlawn... a true story btw...and watch the extras...you wont be sorry!Read full review

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GREAT Movie the whole family should watch.

Great Movie there should be more Christian based movie out there and less of the Worldly Evil movies. This is good for the whole family to watch.

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Woodlawn DVD

Woodlawn is an excellent, real-life drama that takes us back to the turbulent 60s & early 70s of integration in the deep south when our black brothers & sisters where only wanting to be treated equally as our peers. It is truly inspirational and heartwarming. Read full review

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Woodlawn

I enjoyed watching this movie. The characters presented very much like everyday life, because the story is based on real life events. I would submit that this movie is a combination of American history, gospel, and sport's entertainment. A great movie that touches on many feelings, and fronts. You won't be disappointed.Read full review

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Excellent & very moving film based on a true story.

This is a powerfully inspirational movie based on true events that happened in 1973. This is much more than just another football themed movie. Well executed with quality acting by Jon Voight, Sean Astin, Caleb Castille and the entire cast. Very touching film. Highly recommend! Read full review

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Great Movie A+++

This film donstrates strength, courage, endurance, perseverance, love, commitment, challenge, obstacles, and through Jesus Christ, VICTORY! If you like football, and you love JESUS, its a great movie to see. If you dont know The Lord, but love football, its a great movie to see. It will inspire everyone! Read full review