Forever Strong Tells True Rugby Redemption Story

Sept. 27, 2011 - PRLog -- (Rock Rapids, IA) – A talented but troubled high school rugby player receives a second chance at redemption in Forever Strong, an inspirational true story now available on DVD from Bridgestone Multimedia Group.

Hotshot rugby player Rick Penning (Sean Faris) was the star player of his Arizona high school team until a fateful brush with the law forces him to ponder the consequences of his actions in a Salt Lake City juvenile detention center. Then, the warden (Sean Astin, Rudy) helps the player land a coveted spot on the famed Highland High School rugby team. Now, with help from Coach Larry Gelwix (Gary Cole), Rick sets out to redeem himself and lead his team to the national championship, but first, he’ll have to defeat his old team, which is coached by his father.

Inspired by actual events, Forever Strong is a coming-of-age story that sets one teenager’s spiritual and emotional growth against the fierce world of rugby. With nothing left to lose, Rick discovers that the greatest victories aren’t born on a field, but in the heart.

Forever Strong was awarded the Best Feature Film at the 2009 Character and Morality in Entertainment Awards (CAMIE) and a 2008 Truly Moving Picture Award.

“In the tradition of great sports films like Hoosiers and Glory Road, Forever Strong is all about spirit, the positive team spirit that can bring out the best in one’s character and inspire each of us to achieve what we never thought possible,” said a spokesperson for Heartland Truly Moving Pictures.

Director Ryan Little’s film also stars Penn Badgley, Neal McDonough, Arielle Kebbel, and Julie Warner. Produced by Go Films and Picture Rock Entertainment, the DVD includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and commentary.

Approved by The Dove Foundation for viewers 12 and over, Forever Strong is available for $19.95 at http://www.gobmg.com/product/dvfst/.

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