The story of the East St. Louis High Flyers’ surprising run to the 2016 state football title isn’t just a local narrative. It’s a national story about a community in crisis and a football team reaching unpredictable heights. High School All American Jeff Thomas nearly gets tossed off the team and Rey Estes, the quarterback, seeks redemption after his junior season is cancelled by a teacher strike Others seek a college offer as a way out of their situation.
Self - Quarterback
Self - Wide Receiver
Self - Head Coach
Self - Running Back
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The story of the East St. Louis High Flyers’ surprising run to the 2016 state football title isn’t just a local narrative. It’s a national story about a community in crisis and a football team reaching unpredictable heights. High School All American Jeff Thomas nearly gets tossed off the team and Rey Estes, the quarterback, seeks redemption after his junior season is cancelled by a teacher strike Others seek a college offer as a way out of their situation.
Self - Quarterback
Self - Wide Receiver
Self - Head Coach
Self - Running Back
Movie / 2017
Movie / 2021
Movie / 2023
Movie / 2022
Movie / 2022
Movie / 1985
Movie / 2023
Movie / 2011
Movie / 1987
Movie / 2013
Movie / 1949
Movie / 2021
Movie / 2016
Movie / 1938
Movie / 1966
Movie / 1974
Movie / 2005