The Rocket (2018)
“The Rocket" is a small town story inspired by true events, about a high school football star who suffers a severe head injury and loses his entire life plan. The heaviness of a broken relationship with his father, and losing the identity of "football star" push him to seek a new way to prove himself. Restricted from playing any sports and despite being an unlikely runner, the cross country coach brings the young man aboard his high school team out of necessity, and through much struggle, doubt, and determination, he finds a new way to push towards greatness. With colorful characters, youthful insights, and nostalgic storytelling, "The Rocket" brings together the elements of family, loss, failure, and redemption. The entire story is based on real characters and events that took place in the mid-west in 1999.
Director: Richard Blake
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Brady Tutton as Joshua Davis |
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Richard Blake as Coach Keith Olsen |
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Allison Belmont as Sophie Kerkman |
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Michael Mayfield as Terry |
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Leah Schiman as Caitlin Moore |
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Nickolaus Schnetzky as Young Josh Davis |
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Patrick Webb as Kyle |
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Grayson Alexander Miller as Shane Daney |
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Terry King as Race Announcer / Representative |
| Directing | Richard Blake | Director |
| Writing | Richard Blake | Writer |
