Undefeated
Manassas High School Experience
defining the purpose
I believe Bill the documentor, did an amazing job showing the kids being undefeated. Although not concretely but in an abstract way. The team's season wasn't an undefeated record but being taught to maintain disciplined and have character allowed the students to improve themselves and never give up when life hits you hard-becoming undefeated. Such as manning up when the team loses or much deeper, when you don't have what others do such as a good education, or even a parent.
Chavis
besides his anger problems he managed to leave that behind and improve for the better of himself, his Mother, and his team. Chavis later became Captain of the defense his senior year, all because coach Bill and the team influenced him to allow himself to be taught and trusted.
OC
OC Brown was the star in football. his size and fitness was absolutely great and was receiving letters from schools to play college football but his grades weren't as good. with the help from coach and some friends OC managed to get a 16 on his ACT which was only needed to go to South Mississippi University.
Money
Money was impacted by Coach Bill by being influenced to keep going through his bad time with his injury in order to be able to play football. When Money almost went downhill, Bill told Money to go to school and not to give up. Little did he know someone would notice him grade wise, a friend of an assistant coach at Manassas decided to pay all of his tuition money at any school he was accepted in. Moneys life changed for the best and he refused to give up.
Achieved the Purpose
Three examples that showed the purpose of Bill filming this documentary is that throughout the film it allows the viewer to see first hand the homes and things the student athletes are going through which is key, for their troubles are what make each player undefeated, by never giving up on making it out of their current state. Another technique is the constant reminding of character and discipline and what being a man really is. Each team gathering they had, Bill did an amazing job of pulling aside players or up front telling them what they need to do to accomplish what they want. In the film the transitions were moving. Whether it being the sunset going down, seeing the neighborhoods trashed, or the music being played during. These techniques allow the viewer to be engaged and work as attention grabbers for them. Therefore I believe that this documentary did achieve its purpose for it helped achieve each of the student athletes lives to improve and never give up.
Conclusion
Overall i feel that this documentary was very moving and a job well done. Watching this reminded me how our coach tells us to always play hard, smart and no matter what happens leave it on the field. Even when the team is winning, coach still tells us the game is 0-0 until the end of the game, in order to keep our mindsets right. This film makes me and most likely everyone who watches it feel grateful and motivated to take all of our opportunities to their fullest advantage.