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Through These Gates (2013)
Husker fan or not--GREAT film!
This movie is great for fans of Nebraska football. This movie is every bit as good for people who are not fans of Nebraska football. It depicts life on the plains, giving a sense of how Midwestern folks develop their personalities, and how they attach themselves to something like Husker football. But what really drives the movie is the filmmaker's own story of humanity. His journey takes a topic that many people would be passionate about (and many more would find completely uninteresting) and adds a personal, human element. You can't help but feel the love pouring from the movie. I'm a football fan, but I got a bit misty at parts (the original music had a lot to do with that, something you can't always say about truly independent films--EXCELLENT). There was also some really great photography. Obviously, if you love Husker football, this is a great film. But if you've ever left home, wherever that may be, it's an even better film. Great work!