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Mr. Football
“A tale of tragedy and triumph”
4.0 / 10• 2025• 1h 16m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
After an urban Catholic High School football team comes together to win a state championship, tragedy strikes. A star player is killed and two of his teammates are charged with his murder. Based on the true story of the Cleveland, Ohio Benedictine football team's 2004 season.
Cast & Crew
RW
Ray Williams
Self
LeadTG
Ted Ginn Jr.
Himself
JT
Jim Tressel
Himself
NG
Najee Goode
Himself
JM
Jim McCarthy Jr.
Himself
What People Are Saying
2.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Shawn Rech's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Mr. Football is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
