A film based on an inspiring real-life story about love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s.
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Release Date:
Friday, October 16, 2015 Limited
thematic elements including some racial tension/violence PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED
Plot: What's the story about?
In 1973, a spiritual awakening captured the heart of nearly every player of the Woodlawn High School football team, including its coach Tandy Gerelds. Their dedication to love and unity in a school filled with racism and hate leads to the largest high school football game ever played in the torn city of Birmingham, Alabama, and the rise of its first African American superstar, Tony Nathan.
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Who stars in Woodlawn: Cast List
Sean Astin ... Hank
Hard Miles, The Shift
C. Thomas Howell ... George 'Shorty' White
A Question of Faith, Restitution
Jon Voight ... Paul Bryant
Reagan, The Painter
Brando Eaton ... Mike Morton
Cabin Fever: Patient Zero, American Sniper
Virginia Williams ... Debbie
10 Rules for Sleeping Around
Sherri Shepherd ... Momma Nathan
Precious, One for the Money
Rhoda Griffis ... Brenda Howly
Runaway Jury, Just Mercy
Nic Bishop ... Tandy Gerelds
Jesus Revolution, The Lears
Richard Kohnke ... Jeff Rutledge
The Demented
Who's making Woodlawn: Crew List
A look at the Woodlawn behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jon Erwin last directed Jesus Revolution and American Underdog. The film's writer Jon Erwin last wrote Ordinary Angels and Jesus Revolution.
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Production: What we know about Woodlawn?
Filming Timeline
- 2015 - August: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2015 - June: The film was set to Post-Production status.
Woodlawn Release Date: When was the film released?
Woodlawn was a Limited release in 2015 on Friday, October 16, 2015. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Goosebumps, Crimson Peak and Freeheld.
As a Limited release, Woodlawn will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Woodlawn DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Woodlawn was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 .
Woodlawn VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
Woodlawn was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.