Columbia
Pictures’ Gridiron Gang tells the gritty and powerfully emotional story
of juvenile detention camp probation officer Sean Porter (Dwayne "The
Rock" Johnson), who, along with another officer, Malcolm Moore (Xzibit),
turns a group of hard core teenage felons into a high school football team in
four weeks. Confronted with gang rivalries and bitter hatred between his
teammates, Porter teaches some hard lessons (and learns a few himself...
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Columbia
Pictures’ Gridiron Gang tells the gritty and powerfully emotional story
of juvenile detention camp probation officer Sean Porter (Dwayne "The
Rock" Johnson), who, along with another officer, Malcolm Moore (Xzibit),
turns a group of hard core teenage felons into a high school football team in
four weeks. Confronted with gang rivalries and bitter hatred between his
teammates, Porter teaches some hard lessons (and learns a few himself) as the
kids gain a sense of self-respect and responsibility.
In a world
where 75% of these juvenile inmates return to prison or meet with violent ends on
the streets, Porter and Moore face seemingly insurmountable barriers. No one
wants to compete against convicted criminals, but through relentless pursuit and
a jolt of inspiration, Porter and his team fight their way to redemption and a
second chance.
Based on a true story, Gridiron Gang sends out a message that one man can make a difference
and the most hopeless kids in our society can change the course of their lives
through hard work, commitment and bold leadership.
