The Akron Holy War

2017
PG
1h 34m

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7.7/10

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The Akron Holy War chronicles the storied high school football rivalry between two Akron, Ohio parochial powerhouses and the city that embraces them. Documenting nearly 60 years of history, ... Read allThe Akron Holy War chronicles the storied high school football rivalry between two Akron, Ohio parochial powerhouses and the city that embraces them. Documenting nearly 60 years of history, the film also takes you inside of both schools (Archbishop Hoban and St. Vincent St. Mary)... Read allThe Akron Holy War chronicles the storied high school football rivalry between two Akron, Ohio parochial powerhouses and the city that embraces them. Documenting nearly 60 years of history, the film also takes you inside of both schools (Archbishop Hoban and St. Vincent St. Mary), in the locker rooms and on the field during the week leading up to and culminating in 20... Read all

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10mattbyardendaround

A feel-good, rah rah film!

I'm a sucker for sports docs and this one played out like a lesser known 30 for 30! Obviously the city of Akron is synonymous with LeBron James, so it's pretty cool to see some high school football action of him! Great pacing, great football action and takes you back to your glory days. However, watched with my wife and she's not even a football fan and loved it!

10moresparechange

A great, feel good, home-grown, football film that gives you hope!

I stumbled upon this film last night while looking for a good sports doc and I'm glad I did. You don't have to be a football fan to appreciate a film like this. One that delves into the family and camaraderie of what makes a team special. Also, something interesting about this, is there is no narrator. The film jumps back and forth from past to present (yet still chronological) told by people involved to give you a full unbiased story of where both schools were and where they are now!

The end game is superbly shot. Music is fantastic and seeing some cool LeBron James high football action was just icing on the cake. Highly, highly recommend!

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The director and producer of the film, Anthony Fanelli, played football for Archbishop Hoban (class of '02) and played against St. Vincent-St. Mary former football player, LeBron James (class of '03) in 2000 & 2001.