All his life, teenager Daniel Huffman and his grandma have dreamed of Daniel playing college football. After Daniel is cut from his high school team, his grandmother's encouragement and coaching get him a second chance at that dream. He works hard and becomes so good his coach believes he has a shot at making a top-ranked college team. But now Daniel faces a heart-wrenching choice that could force him to forever give up his dream.
Acting
Debbie Reynolds delivers final devastating performance.
Direction
John Korty keeps melodrama grounded in heart.
Director
John Korty
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Debbie Reynolds' final leading role before her death in 2016; she reportedly took the role specifically because it mirrored her own devotion to her grandchildren.
Based on a true story that aired on 'CBS Schoolbreak Special' in 1996 before this expanded adaptation — the real Daniel Huffman became a coach himself, not a player.
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