Under the Stadium Lights
Under the Stadium Lights is a 2021 sports drama film directed by Todd Randall and starring Milo Gibson and Laurence Fishburne. It is based on the nonfiction book "Brother's Keeper" by Al Pickett and Chad Mitchell. The film follows the players, coach, and team chaplain of a high school football team in Abilene, Texas. It was released in select theaters and on video on demand in the United States on June 4, 2021 by Saban Films. Production. Principal photography wrapped before the COVID-19 pandemic and the film is now in post-production. Production began in  Minnesota in 2018 and wrapped up filming in Abilene, Texas in early 2019. While shooting in Abilene the crew filmed at popular local destinations such as Abilene Zoological Gardens, Paramount Theatre, Abilene High School, and Shotwell Stadium. Release. In November 2020, Saban Films acquired North American and U.K. rights to the film and renamed "Under the Stadium Lights". It was released in select theaters and on digital June 4, 2021. It was released on DVD on August 3, 2021. Reception. The film has a 12% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on seventeen reviews. Alan Ng of "Film Threat" rated the  film a 7 out of 10. Nell Minow of "RogerEbert.com" awarded the film two stars. Ty Burr of "The Boston Globe" awarded the film one star.