Cross Country+Inspirational= Great Movie
The Long Green Line has been sitting on my wish list for so long i had almost forgotten about it until I opened on Christmas. Within the hour I had already popped into the DVD player and pressed play.
The documentary follows York High School in Elmhurst, IL, as they attempt to claim their 25th state title in 50 years.
The movie first starts off introducing the viewer to coach Joe Newton who at the time of filming is 79 and is still coaching because he enjoys it. Newton seems like the perfect coach. With 221 runners on his team, he is still able to take note and pay attention to them all. He shows support and compassion for them all.
The top two runners on the team,seniors Matt and Eric Dettman, or Twin 1 and Twin 2, are also the captains. They are hoping to earn their team a 4th state title in 4 years. As the movie goes on, you see how they work together even when they acquire a viral infection to help their team succeed.
This movie is a must see for all sports fans, not just runners. There were no slow spots or moments that bored. Instead I was mesmerized by the Dukes and their trials to get their state championship.
Check out a clip that doesn't really have anything do with the movie except the fact that it was on the film reels
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