Click here to copy URL

Greater

6.2

75

Ratings

Add to lists

where to watch

Original title

Greater

Year

2016

Running time

131 min.

Country

United States

Director

David Hunt

Screenwriter

Brian Reindl, David Hunt

Cast

Music

Stephen Endelman

Cinematography

Gabe Mayhan

Producer

Blue Ribbon Digital Media, Greater Productions

Genre

Drama | Sports. American Football. Biography

Synopsis

On April 28, 1999, on a lonely Arkansas highway, a wreck claimed the life of a young man who was bound for glory in the NFL. Brandon Burlsworth, widely considered the greatest walk-on in the history of college football, was a man of hard work, integrity, and commitment, who took no short cuts in life. He was a shining example of a fleeting life lived well. Burlsworth's astonishing physical, mental, and spiritual gifts made him the kind of player that opponents are afraid to line up against. An almost unreal blend of power and speed, Brandon wanted to be the best.

He was.

Brandon was not born with the athletic gifts that are normally required to reach the elite levels of football. Though he desperately wanted to fulfill his dream of playing Division 1 ball, nobody would give him a chance and he failed to receive any D-1 scholarship offers. Risking everything to walk-on at the University of Arkansas, Burlsworth worked harder than anybody else, on or off the field. He would eventually become the first Razorback to earn a master's degree while playing football, achieved first-team All-American honors, and in 1999 was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts and expected to be a first-year starter and anchor the Colts' line for the next dozen years.

Brandon Burlsworth never cursed, drank or smoked, and he returned home every weekend of his college career to see his mother and attend church with his family. This was a guy who did everything "right", only to see all of it snatched away right before he could enjoy the fruits of his hard work. With everything appearing to fall into place for Brandon, we are left with wondering: why? "Through the Eyes of a Champion" has as its goal a reasonable answer to the "why", along with the pure joy of celebrating a magnificent life.

Critics' reviews

Movie Soulmates' ratings: Register so you can access movie recommendations tailored to your movie taste.
Friends' ratings: Register so you can check out ratings by your friends, family members, and like-minded members of the FA community.

Is the synopsis/plot summary missing? Do you want to report a spoiler, error or omission? Please send us a message.
If you are not a registered user please send us an email to [email protected]

All copyrighted material (movie posters, DVD covers, stills, trailers) and trademarks belong to their respective producers and/or distributors.

For US ratings information please visit: www.mpaa.org www.filmratings.com www.parentalguide.org

User history

Greater

2016

David Hunt

6.2

(75)