The inspiring story of Brandon Burlsworth, who, thanks to his good nature and tenacity, became an icon of the Arkansas American football team.

The story of Brandon’s life intertwines with the preparations for his funeral and the spiritual crisis his brother is going through after the loss of his beloved sibling.

The film *Greater* is the true story of young Brandon, who struggled with obesity from a young age but, thanks to his hard work and perseverance, developed into an outstanding American football player.

Brandon grows up with his brother and mother. His father is an alcoholic and does not live with the family, so Brandon sees him only sporadically. Brandon’s older brother fills the role of a father figure, so Brandon doesn’t feel the absence of a male role model in the family all that much.

Many people don’t give Brandon much of a chance, and he tends to be the butt of jokes and various taunts. Brandon’s introverted and good-natured personality also plays a part in this, which—especially at first—is exploited by his emotionally unstable teammates.

Brandon, however, does not give up. His determination to pursue his dreams, combined with his faith in God, is what constantly drives him forward. He even leaves far more promising competitors in his wake.

Through his life, he set a great example of determination, so after his tragic death, he was honored in many ways—especially by the Arkansas American football team—and to this day, he is held up as an example to other young people in various places.

USA, 2016, 130 min

Crew: David Hunt;

Cast: Neal McDonough, Leslie Easterbrook, Michael Parks, Nick Searcy, Quinton Aaron, M.C. Gainey, Fredric Lehne, Texas Battle, Tammy Barr, Josh Emerson, Adam Scarimbolo, Wayne Duvall, Scott Thomson;

Parents Guide:

A few shots of scantily clad cheerleaders in short skirts.

A few instances of kissing and the word “damn.”

Brandon’s father getting drunk.

The film ends with one of Brandon’s teammates praying after a failure.

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