Movie Night: Radio

Tollin, M. (Director). (2003). Radio. [Motion Picture]. Santa Monica, CA: Revolution Studios.

Based on a true story that spanned more than three decades. Each day, Radio watches the football team practicing. One day, some members of the team notice, and they begin to bully him because of his cognitive disabilities. The coach makes Radio the team’s water boy. Radio even helps coach. The team members eventually accept him. Then, Radio’s mother dies, and the coach takes him under his wing. Radio stays in high school and continues to coach for many years.