Greater(2016)

Name: Greater
Director: David L. Hunt
Genre: Biography, Family, Sport
Released: Aug 26, 2016
Cast: Neal McDonough, Leslie Easterbrook, Christopher Severio

Independent

PG
Rated PG for thematic elements, some language and smoking
2h 10m

Release Date: Aug 26, 2016

The story of Brandon Burlsworth, possibly the greatest walk-on in the history of college football.

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Note: Distributed by Hammond Entertainment

Release Details

Original Release | Aug 26, 2016 | Limited (Hammond Entertainment)

2020 Re-release | Aug 28, 2020 | Limited (Hammond Entertainment)

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Box Office Results

2025-04-29T04:28:33.112Z

All Releases (2)
Total US & Canada:
$2,000,620
Total International
$0
Total Worldwide:
$2,000,620

Total US & Canada:
$2,000,093
Total Worldwide:
$2,000,093

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Director & Top Cast

David L. Hunt
Director

Neal McDonough
Marty Burlsworth

Leslie Easterbrook
Barbara Burlsworth

Christopher Severio
Brandon Burlsworth

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

Brandon Burlsworth is perhaps the greatest walk-on in the history of college football. Brandon had always dreamed of playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks, but was considered too short and too fat to play Division I. Undeterred, Brandon took a big risk and walked on in 1994. Written off by fellow teammates and coaches, Brandon displayed dogged determination in the face of staggering odds. An extremely devoted Christian, Brandon never cursed or drank. He was genuinely humble and low-key. He worked harder than anybody, on and off the field, becoming the first Razorback to earn a Bachelor's and Master's degree while still playing. The overly-fat kid who was once an embarrassment to his teammates and an annoyance to his coaches, ended up becoming the most respected player in the history of the program, changing the lives of all he touched. Eleven days after being drafted into the NFL, Brandon was tragically killed in a car accident, crushing all who knew him. Brandon was "too good to be true". How could something like that happen to this guy? The age-old question slammed down upon all with terrible force: "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Brandon's story is more than mere football. It is the ultimate expression of the question "Why?" Greater will provide hope and inspiration as it strives to wrestle with this challenge and find reasons to trust. It is "Rudy" meets "It's a Wonderful Life". This sports biopic recounts the story of Arkansas Razorbacks walk-on offensive lineman Brandon Burlsworth. Devoutly Christian and derided for his portly appearance, Burlsworth defies the odds to make the Razorbacks' squad in 1994, and ultimately develops into an All-American player and top NFL prospect..