Life made them underdogs. Faith made them champions. From Kingdom Story Company and The Erwin Brothers—the directors of I CAN ONLY IMAGINE—comes AMERICAN UNDERDOG, based on the inspirational true story of Kurt and Brenda Warner. Undrafted as a quarterback out of college, Kurt found himself stocking shelves in a grocery store to help support Brenda and her two kids, all while trying to hold onto his fading dream of becoming an NFL quarterback. This movie is sure to inspire the dreamer in all of us!
Kurt and Brenda Warner’s incredible true story of faith, family, and football was made for the big screen. You’ll soon find out why when Lionsgate releases AMERICAN UNDERDOG, in theaters everywhere beginning Christmas Day. Learn more about the Warners at KurtWarner.org and Treasurehouse.org.
The incredible success of I CAN ONLY IMAGINE birthed Kingdom Story Company—a premiere moviemaking and creative entertainment studio focused on telling meaningful stories that inspire and impact people. Kingdom Story Company creates life-impacting stories from a variety of talented storytellers.
Directors Jon and Andrew Erwin are lifelong storytellers who, for more than a decade, have been telling Kingdom stories as full-time filmmakers. Their inspiring movies engage and draw people to a hope and truth that is needed today more than ever. Producer and actor Kevin Downes, who along with the Erwin Brothers and Tony Young founded Kingdom Story Company, has been telling high-impact stories through film for more than 20 years.
This AMERICAN UNDERDOG Discussion Guide leads you through 5 discussions that highlight Biblical examples of experiences and lessons learned through Kurt and Brenda Warner’s journey in life.
Download Discussion GuideSports teams are encouraged to watch this movie together in theaters and experience the unbelievable career path that Kurt Warner took. Teams will be inspired, encouraged, and motivated by what can happen when you have a never-give-up attitude and take advantage of each opportunity that is given. The movie shows us what is possible when dreams are pursued with the right heart and mind.
Download Team Discussion GuideBased on themes and the storyline from AMERICAN UNDERDOG, this Date Night Discussion Deck can spark conversations with your significant other and help you connect more deeply through these helpful conversation starters!
Download Date Night DiscussionViewing AMERICAN UNDERDOG through the lens of our own story as a blended family with seven kids was inspirational! With the myriad of challenges faced by stepfamilies (co-parenting, schedules, financial, emotional just to name a few) often stepparents and kids feel like underdogs.
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