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Not Rated
Documentary
Starring: Rey Estes, Jeff Thomas, Darren Sunkett, Jarell Anderson
Writer: N/A
Release Date:
November 15, 2017
November 15, 2017
Ratings:
8.3 / 10
8.3 / 10
Director:
Josh Oshinsky
Josh Oshinsky
Companies:
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Overview
The story of the East St. Louis High Flyers’ surprising run to the 2016 state football title isn’t just a local narrative. It’s a national story about a community in crisis and a football team reaching unpredictable heights. High School All American Jeff Thomas nearly gets tossed off the team and Rey Estes, the quarterback, seeks redemption after his junior season is cancelled by a teacher strike Others seek a college offer as a way out of their situation.
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