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Directed by | Rod Lurie |
Written by | Bob Eisele |
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Starring | Michael Chiklis |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
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The film was shot in Birdville Stadium in Haltom, Texas. [4]
In March 2022, it was announced that filming wrapped. [5]
The film premiered at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival on November 9, 2023. [6]
Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review and wrote, "But the familiar beats are hammered so skillfully you don’t mind the manipulation. And although you may be shocked, shocked, to learn that the film takes some liberties with the truth, they’re not so egregious as to diminish its overall impact." [7]
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