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At once a redemption tale, an examination of the American inner city and a coming-of-age story, 89 BLOCKS follows a football team that persists in a town struggling with poverty and relentless violence. Central figures include a (potential) star recruit putting his future at risk; a QB seeking restoration for a near-fatal mistake; and a true underdog.  Behind a combative coach, the team struggles—individually and collectively— to maneuver beyond East St. Louis’ invisible fence.

Chicago harbors many scars for Orr Academy’s basketball team. There’s the abandoned house where Tyquone’s friends were murdered, the corner where Coach Lou was shot, and the alley where Marquise was arrested for gun possession. Tyquone seeks refuge between the lines of the basketball court. With Coach Lou as his guide, their eyes are set on a championship. But Tyquone wants more, and grapples with dreams bigger than Chicago can offer.

Following a long prison term and the tragic murder of his teenage son, recovering drug addict Walter Manigan steers the youth of his Southeast D.C. neighborhood in a positive direction through an after-school boxing program.

In 2017, the New England Patriots completed the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. Amid the celebration, attention quickly turned towards MVP Tom Brady as he frantically searched for his jersey. This is the tale of the Tom Brady jersey heist.

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a generational football talent, embarks on a journey that began from a childhood family prophecy. Follow Tua as he attempts to overcome a career-threatening injury and rise as one of the most uniquely skilled players in the history of the game.