Scenes were shot in 7 different cities ranging from San Antonio to Austin. Production of the film began on June 24, 2014, and ended on July 16, 2014. On May 16, 2014, it was announced that Sarah Bolger and Robin Tunney had been cast in the roles of Linda Wheeler and Gloria Steinmark respectively. It was also announced that Angelo Pizzo had written the script and was directing the film. On May 7, 2014, it was announced that Wittrock had been cast in the role of Freddie Steinmark, and Aaron Eckhart had been cast in the role of Darrell Royal. The film encapsulates the inspiring true story of Freddie Steinmark, his will to play and his heart of gold. Unfortunately, Freddie’s injury gets the best of him, and he is diagnosed with cancer. Despite these challenges Freddie and the Texas football team persevered, transforming the teams losing streak into an appearance in the 1969 Cotton Bowl Classic. James’s older brother dies fighting in the Vietnam War overseas, and Freddie begins to feel pain in his knee. The Longhorn’s coach, Coach Royal, allows Freddie and his best friend Bobby to play collegiate football, and fortunately enough Linda enrolls as well.Īt the University, Freddie and his peers face a variety of obstacles on and off the field. Just when his family is ready to give up, his high school football coach tells Freddie the University of Texas at Austin is interested. Throughout his time on the high school football team, he meets Bobby, his best friend and teammate, and his longtime girlfriend Linda.ĭespite Freddie’s sheer athletic abilities, he finds it increasingly difficult to make his dreams into a reality due to his small size. The audience is first introduced to Freddie as a strong-willed athlete with a big heart. Taking place in the 1960s, the plot of My All American evolves around a young Freddie Steinmark and his lifelong dream of playing football in college. Steinmark heads to Austin where he gives his everything for the game he loves. After constantly being let down by big colleges he finally catches the eye of one coach. Freddie Steinmark just wants to play football.
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