The Rocket (2018) (2018)

Plot

Set against the backdrop of a small town, "The Rocket" tells the compelling story of a high school football prodigy whose life unravels after a devastating head injury. Stripped of his identity as the star athlete and grappling with a strained relationship with his father, he embarks on a quest to redefine himself. Although initially an unlikely candidate, the cross country coach sees potential and welcomes him to the team. Through perseverance and self-discovery, he navigates the challenges of loss and redemption, all inspired by true events from the Midwest in 1999.