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Against the Grain (1993)

TV Series ★ 6.5 45 min

Drama Family

Insurance salesman Ed Clemons has just taken on the task of coaching the slumping high school football team of the small, but football-crazy town of Sumpter, Texas. He is given just one season to turn the fumbling teens around, and he throws himself into the job wholeheartedly. Though his methods ruffle the feathers of the quiet little town, he manages to make some real progress with the players. The show was inspired by Buzz Bissinger's book Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, and a Dream.

Michael Pavone Creator Dave Alan Johnson Creator

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Quick facts

Released
October 1, 1993
Runtime
45 min
IMDb
tt0105934
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Magnum Productions, The Lee Rich Company, Warner Bros. Television

Themes

Cast

John Terry John Terry Ed Clemons Donna Bullock Donna Bullock Maggie Clemons Ben Affleck Ben Affleck Joe Willie Clemons Vanessa Evigan Vanessa Evigan Jenny Clemons Stephen Tobolowsky Stephen Tobolowsky Niles Hardeman

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Frequently asked questions

What is Against the Grain about?
Insurance salesman Ed Clemons has just taken on the task of coaching the slumping high school football team of the small, but football-crazy town of Sumpter, Texas. He is given just one season to turn the fumbling teens around, and he throws himself into the job wholeheartedly. Though his methods ruffle the feathers of the quiet little town, he manages to make some real progress with the players. The show was inspired by Buzz Bissinger's book Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, and a Dream.
Who created Against the Grain?
Against the Grain was created by Michael Pavone, Dave Alan Johnson.
Who stars in Against the Grain?
Against the Grain stars John Terry, Donna Bullock, Ben Affleck, Vanessa Evigan.
When was Against the Grain released?
Against the Grain is a 1993 drama, family series.
Where can I watch Against the Grain?
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