89 Blocks
Synopsis
The story of the East St. Louis High Flyers’ surprising run to the 2016 state football title isn’t just a local narrative. It’s a national story about a community in crisis and a football team reaching unpredictable heights. High School All American Jeff Thomas nearly gets tossed off the team and Rey Estes, the quarterback, seeks redemption after his junior season is cancelled by a teacher strike Others seek a college offer as a way out of their situation.
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- Director
- Josh Oshinsky
- Original Title
- 89 Blocks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Sports Illustrated, UNINTERRUPTED
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josh Oshinsky
Joe Ward, LeBron James, Maverick Carter
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Josh Oshinsky
Director
Joe Ward
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 89 Blocks
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What is 89 Blocks about?
The story of the East St. Louis High Flyers’ surprising run to the 2016 state football title isn’t just a local narrative. It’s a national story about a community in crisis and a football team reaching unpredictable heights. High School All American Jeff Thomas nearly gets tossed off the team and Rey Estes, the quarterback, seeks redemption after his junior season is cancelled by a teacher strike Others seek a college offer as a way out of their situation.
Who directed 89 Blocks?
89 Blocks was directed by Josh Oshinsky.
Who stars in 89 Blocks?
The principal cast of 89 Blocks includes Rey Estes, Jeff Thomas, Darren Sunkett, Jarell Anderson.
When was 89 Blocks released and how long is it?
89 Blocks was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.