pay it forward
... Bill Yoast, had to learn to work together. Then they were faced with molding a group of rebellious teenage boys into a winning team while teaching them valuable lessons about becoming men. Their respect, friendship and determination healed a town torn by fear, ignorance and prejudice. Football Coach Bill Yoast, played by Will Patton, was demoted after leading his team to 15 victorious seasons. Despite widespread dissent from the all-White football team and the community, he recruits colored players to fortify the team’s position. Through unconventional, almost rigorous yet innovative techniques, he successfully integrates the racially and socially diverse team. Alexandria was never the same after Boone led the Titans to victory, game after game, right up to the state championships in 1971. The players battle all kinds of odds from intransigent attitudes to injuries to key players and emerge winners. Many people beli...