Brian Banks
dir. Tom Shadyac · 2019
Plot
The inspirational true story of Brian Banks (Aldis Hodge), an All-American high school football star committed to USC who finds his life upended when he is wrongly convicted of a crime he didn't commit. Despite lack of evidence, Banks is railroaded through a broken justice system and sentenced to a decade of prison and probation. Years later, with the support of Justin Brooks (Greg Kinnear) and the California Innocence Project, Banks fights to reclaim his life and fulfill his dreams of playing in the NFL.
Why watch
"Brian Banks" is a stirring testament to resilience and redemption, chronicling the true story of a young athlete's fight against a flawed justice system. With a powerful narrative that intertwines personal ambition and social justice, this film inspires viewers to believe in second chances.