Filmed like a documentary

Rating: 7/10 (20 October 2004)

Friday Night Light's is filmed like a documentary. I personally learned much about American high school football. In Canada, where Canadians only play 3 downs, high school football only has the parents, and some guy walking his dog by the park watching the game. In America, real football culture, with radio shows, ex players wearing their rings, and a crowd of 12000 a game. I believe one player's dad's problem was the dad had nothing else after high school football. The father peaked at 17! Billy Bob actually plays a good role. I was surprised the makers added realism, and seriousness of the game showing many hidden aspects like racial politics, violent on field intimidation, and fear of losing. I can not believe the Astro dome was filled for a high school game. Worth seeing on the big screen 7 out of 10.