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The Long Green Line
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| Part No: | B001GWUHNQ |
| Manufacturer: | LGL Productions, LLC |
| MFG Part: | LGLDVD |
| Customer Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
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- 90 minutes of bonus video content
- Full length Feature film
Coach Joe Newton has used the sport of Cross Country Running to teach simple but important lessons to high school boys for the last 50 years. "Always do your best", "be on time" and "it's nice to be great but far greater to be nice" are mantras, which have turned the Boys Cross Country team at the public York High School in Elmhurst Illinois into the most winning high school team in any sport in America. Along with mastery of their sport, Newton turns boys into men, who carry his teaching and his love for each of them throughout their lives.
The Long Green Line documents the York Duke's 2005 Cross Country season as the runners seek their record 25th state title in 50 years. In the sport of Cross Country only the top 5 athletes per team score points and only seven are included in competition. The York team has 221 athletes participating under the tutelage of Coach Newton. Though 214 boys know they will have no influence on the season's scores, they are moved to participate just to be in the presence of Coach Newton.
Such a large team is a blessing and curse. Newton is able to spread his influence further but life lessons can go unheard when they have to trickle to so many ears. In the middle of the season, two of the star athletes are expelled from school after committing over $1 million in arson damage. The York team is forced to rebuild -- to face a true test of what they have learned both physically and mentally.
The team is colorfully decorated with characters like the All-American winners the Dettman Twins, Sophomore John Fisher, a high functioning autistic with a heart of gold, out of shape former football players who reside on the lowest rung of the team and Freshman Connor Chadwick who has cerebral palsy but is able to run without leg braces for the first time in his life.
The Long Green Line is not only a team but also, a rite of passage. It is a lifeline for these young runners as they move from adolescence to manhood.
| makes you want to get out and run.... | 2009-01-06 | 5 / 5 |
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| I got this for my husband for Christmas and thought it might remind him of his high school cross country days. We had a fabulous time watching it--the kids and adults they followed were great. I would recommend this anyone, even if you don't enjoy running. |
| A profile in excellence! | 2008-12-27 | 5 / 5 |
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Likely few sports fans or many people at all have ever heard of Joe Newton, yet the guy may be one of the greatest coaches in the history of American sports. "The Long Green Line" chronicles a season in the life of the York High School (Elmhurst, IL) cross country team, coached by Joe Newton. Newton has 50+ years of coaching experience and over 25 Illinois state Cross country championships to his credit.
Newton is old school, doling out tough love with daily motivational quotes to his charges. More than great runners, he aims to develop young men of strong character. Challenges abound in this quest as teens are tempted by booze and the lure of petty crime. The story lines are compelling and the movie is an inspiring glimpse of one man's commitment to excellence in his craft.
"The Long Green Line" is superb!
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| I was really looking forward to this movie ever since I saw the trailer more than a year ago AND it exceeded all my expectations. This is a wonderful documentary about a team, their coach and their quest for their 25th Illinois State Cross Country title. The Dukes of York from Elmhurst, Illinois are legendary in cross country circles. Their coach, Joe Newton, is an icon in the world of cross country. The filmmakers, former York runners, do an excellent job of capturing the unique world of the high school cross country runner. The season unfolds with drama, tragedy and tenderness. For anyone that doubts the capacity of today's youth to work hard and sacrifice need to look no further than than this fine film. For hardcore runners this movie is A MUST!! BUT it is a movie that everyone will enjoy because it touches at the soul of what high school sports can mean every young person. This easily ONE OF THE BEST RUNNING MOVIES EVER!! |
| Amazing film... Inspiring and autentic | 2008-11-11 | 5 / 5 |
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We heard about the Long Green Line and purchased a copy based on a friend's recommendation. While I am athletic and never ran cross country this movie goes far beyond that. Similar to the hero himself, Joe Newton, it's about more than a sport. It's about excelling beyond your own expectation, surpising yourself with accomplishment.
I wish I had a mentor growing up that had half of the energy of this coach.
The film is well shot, well edited and has a nice narrative. HIghly recommned. |
| Long Green Line Inspires All | 2008-11-11 | 5 / 5 |
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| This is one of the best documentaries and movies I have ever seen. It is very inspiring. Coach Newton's sayings have more to do with life than running. It is great even if you don't do sports. It is a true testament to young athletes and people everywhere. |
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