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Movie "Greater"

Posted on 11/27/20 at 9:04 am
Posted by jagrays
Member since Sep 2017
148 posts
Posted on 11/27/20 at 9:04 am
Great, inspirational movie about an Arkansas offensive lineman named Brandon Burleson. He played in the late 90's for those that do not know. Started out as a walk-on and became an all American. He was drafted in the third round of the NFL and died in a car crash before signing. Powerful movie.
Posted by piggilicious
Member since Jan 2011
37295 posts
Posted on 11/27/20 at 9:11 am to
Burlsworth

I bought the dvd for Christmas presents for a few people when it came out. And I feel bad saying this but I’ve never watched it myself. His death was just so sad and I just haven’t been able to work up to watching the movie but maybe I’ll do that this weekend. So thank you for bringing it up.

I’m guessing I can find it on Netflix or amazon?
Posted by jagrays
Member since Sep 2017
148 posts
Posted on 11/27/20 at 10:08 am to
Thats right, Burlsworth. It is on Netflix. We had family ranging from 11 to 75 years old together, everyone thought it was a great movie.
Posted by labamafan
Prairieville
Member since Jan 2007
24263 posts
Posted on 11/27/20 at 10:10 am to
My son loves that movie.
Posted by Auburntiger
BTR area
Member since Mar 2005
13296 posts
Posted on 11/27/20 at 10:37 am to
It's a very good family movie -
Posted by CatsGoneWild
Pigeon forge, Tennessee
Member since Jan 2008
13296 posts
Posted on 11/27/20 at 10:53 am to
Great movie and storyline. He seemed like a good kid. I would recommend watching
Posted by ArHog
Muss is a coward
Member since Jan 2008
32950 posts
Posted on 11/27/20 at 10:57 am to
Amazing story and family.

Posted by Suidae
Little Rock,AR
Member since Oct 2020
37 posts
Posted on 11/27/20 at 11:06 am to
I'm the same way, just can't bring myself to watch it.
Posted by mwlewis
JeffCo
Member since Nov 2010
21209 posts
Posted on 11/27/20 at 11:38 am to
The Bursworth story is one of the best in college football and sports overall. RIP Brandon.
Posted by geauxbrown
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2006
19386 posts
Posted on 11/27/20 at 12:08 pm to
Quality stuff. Really enjoyed it.
Posted by dchog
Pea ridge
Member since Nov 2012
21158 posts
Posted on 11/27/20 at 12:50 pm to
Read the book through the eyes of a champion, the brandon Burlsworth story.

The movie is good but the book goes much into greater detail.
Posted by Maytheporkbewithyou
Member since Aug 2016
12598 posts
Posted on 11/27/20 at 12:51 pm to
Unfortunately, every time I see this film my allergies act up and cause my eyes to water.
Posted by dchog
Pea ridge
Member since Nov 2012
21158 posts
Posted on 11/27/20 at 12:54 pm to
Hollywood producers did contact the the Burlsworth family a bout a movie. They declined the offer.

I think the reason was that they didn't want the movie to be another blindside and the message would be lost.
This post was edited on 11/27/20 at 12:55 pm
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