
We Are Marshall
From the ashes we rose.
Directed by McG
Produced by Wonderland Sound and Vision, Thunder Road
A heartfelt, grief-stricken story of community resilience and redemption through sport, grounded in the real tragedy of a 1970s plane crash.
When a plane crash claims the lives of members of the Marshall University football team and some of its fans, the team's new coach and his surviving players try to keep the football program alive.
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Does We Are Marshall end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is We Are Marshall sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is We Are Marshall scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is We Are Marshall easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is We Are Marshall violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
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