Forever Strong Analysis

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Kia Kaha: Meaning to be forever strong on the field, so that you will be forever strong off the field. This phrase is the Highland High School rugby team’s motto. The Highland rugby team were champions who have 419 wins, 10 losses and 19 USA national championships. The coach, Larry Gelwix, mentored his players to be champions on the field as well as off the field. A movie was made based off of the Highland High School’s rugby team’s story. The movie Forever Strong states, “often, the stories of embattled figures and the universal themes that swirl around the arena are most inviting. Such stories make for compelling reading” (Rodesiler, 2014, p.3). Even though this seems like a general quote relatable to most scenarios, it embodies the true meaning of what Forever Strong is; a moving story that tells of personal struggles and how to overcome them in any situation that is presented. …show more content…
The main star is Sean Faris who plays the character Rick Penning. Penning is a high school star player on his Arizona rugby team who was sentenced to serve time in a boy’s home after his second convicted drunk driving incident. The story shows how he has a chance to be a part of the Highland High rugby team and possibly be a captain. Penning accepts this offer and ends up leading them to the national championships against his former team. All in all, Forever Strong is a drama filled, heartwarming movie due to the work behind the cinematography, the actors casted, and its profound

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