Under the Stadium Lights
Under the Stadium Lights | |
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Directed by | Todd Randall |
Based on | Brother's Keeper by
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Produced by | Hamid Torabpour Camille Torabpour Mark Smith Charles Bridwell Stelio Savante[1] |
Starring | Milo Gibson Laurence Fishburne Glenn Morshower Noel Gugliemi Carter Redwood Acoryé White Germain Arroyo Nicholas Delgado Eddie George Abigail Hawk Bucky Covington |
Cinematography | Joseph Loeffler |
Edited by | Todd Randall |
Music by | Erick Schroder |
Production company | Winter State Entertainment |
Distributed by | Film Bridge International Saban Films |
Release date |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Under the Stadium Lights is a 2021 sports drama film directed by Todd Randall and starring Milo Gibson and Laurence Fishburne. It is based on the nonfiction book Brother's Keeper by Al Pickett and Chad Mitchell.[2][3] The film follows the players, coach, and team chaplain of a high school football team in Abilene, Texas. Formerly titled Brother's Keeper, the film was acquired by Saban Films in November 2020.[4] It was released in select theaters and on video on demand in the United States on June 4, 2021.[5]
Cast[]
- Laurence Fishburne as Harold Christian, who was somewhat of a local celebrity in Abilene and owned a restaurant (Harold's BBQ) which fed the players each Thursday night during the season.[6]
- Milo Gibson as Chad Mitchell, the team chaplain and author of the novel this film is based on.[6]
- Abigail Hawk as Ashley Mitchell, Chad's wife.[6]
- as Anthony Carriola[6]
- as Ronnell Sims[6]
- as Herschel Sims[6]
- as Augustine Barrientes[6]
- Glenn Morshower as Steve Warren[6]
- Noel Gugliemi as Albert[6]
- Eddie George as Ronnell Sims Sr.[6]
- Bucky Covington[7]
- Ava Justin as Patron
- Gwen Ruhoff as Patron
- Bruce Purcell as Patron
Production[]
Principal photography wrapped before the COVID-19 pandemic and the film is now in post-production.[1] Production began in Minnesota in 2018[8] and wrapped up filming in Abilene, Texas in early 2019. While shooting in Abilene the crew filmed at popular local destinations such as Abilene Zoological Gardens, Paramount Theatre, Abilene High School, and Shotwell Stadium.[9]
Release[]
Under the Stadium Lights was released in select theaters and on digital June 4, 2021. It was released on DVD on August 3, 2021.
References[]
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 19, 2020). "'Brother's Keeper': Film Bridge International Boards Winterstate Milo Gibson-Laurence Fishburne Football Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Busch, Anita (August 20, 2018). "Milo Gibson, Laurence Fishburne To Star In 'Brother's Keeper' For Winter State". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Ames, Jeff (August 21, 2018). "Milo Gibson, Laurence Fishburne to Star in Sports Drama Brother's Keeper". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (November 13, 2020). "AFM: Saban Scores North American, U.K. Rights for 'Under The Stadium Lights' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ Dela Paz, Maggie (April 14, 2021). "Under the Stadium Lights Trailer for Laurence Fishburne Sports Drama". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Wilner, Christopher (May 16, 2018). "'Brother's Keeper:' Famous actor headlines cast for film on Abilene High's title season". KTXS-TV. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ McNary, Dave (February 4, 2019). "Film News Roundup: Country Singer Bucky Covington Joins Football Drama 'Brother's Keeper'". Variety. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Erdahl, Kent (June 5, 2018). "Movie featuring Laurence Fishburne filming in Owatonna". KARE (TV). Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ Jaklewicz, Greg (February 10, 2019). "BroKeep: Lights! Camera! Lots of action! in Abilene for 'Brother's Keeper' movie". Abilene Reporter-News. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
External links[]
- 2021 films
- English-language films
- 2021 drama films
- American films
- American sports drama films
- Films based on non-fiction books
- Sports films based on actual events
- Saban Films films
- Films set in Texas
- Sports in Abilene, Texas
- Films shot in Texas
- Films shot in Minnesota