If you loved Swing Kids, try When the Game Stands Tall

A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.

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Both films are directed by Thomas Carter, and they both carry the tender mood tag, and they sit in Drama territory. If that's the register that drew you to Swing Kids, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.

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What When the Game Stands Tall is

Friday Night Lights without the Friday nights. A coach attempts to instill character in his players while pursuing a record winning streak. It's heartening to see how they execute the plays.

If you loved Swing Kids, try When the Game Stands Tall

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If you loved Swing Kids, try When the Game Stands Tall

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When the Game Stands Tall

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