Season of a Lifetime: family friendly review and giveaway

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    Season of a Lifetime:  in 2009, filmmaker Rick Cohen became interested in the true story of Jeremy Williams after reading an article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution which recounted the story of the terminally-ill high school football coach that led his team to an undefeated season.  Cohen arranged a meeting with Williams and eventually beat out stiff competition from major TV networks to produce the movie.  In 2010, in spite of doctors’ recommendations and deteriorating health, Williams returned to coach one final season and brought his team once again through a victorious season. Cohen’s cameras captured everything from the field to the doctor’s examination room. The result is a moving and inspiring film that encourages people to live life to the fullest in spite of any adversity.

    The Atlanta Journal Constitution recently asked Williams what he hoped the film would show. He responded, “That when things get tough, you can be tough and still love.” Williams’ wife added, “I really hope that people see that, no matter what they might face in life, that through Christ, they can not only get through it but also live a happy, joyful life.”

    "In all my years of documenting lives and writing and researching about real people, I never met a man who didn't have a single enemy nor a cross word said about him,” said Cohen. “Jeremy is about as righteous a human being as God has ever put on this earth. He truly walks the talk!”

    In 2010, the Williams family also received national attention when ABC’s “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” selected their family to receive a new home suited for his disability and his son’s spina bifida. In addition, his Greenville Patriots also received a new locker room the process. NFL player Michael Oher, whose story was documented in “The Blind Side,” also served as one of the volunteers to help build the home.

    The 89-min DVD also includes special footage featuring images from Williams’ college days, footage of the 2009 Greenville football team, and the “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” segment. For further information and to view the trailer, please visit www.seasonofalifetime.tv.

What did my family think of this movie?

Football coach Jeremy Williams

    This man knew his life was going to end within 2-3 years of his diagnosis with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), so instead of mourning, he chose to live his last days with purpose!  We found this movie to be inspirational and compelling.  Even as a documentary/drama, we were blessed as a family by this man's life and his passion for others.  I know you'll be blessed by this as well!  (But keep the tissues nearby; even the guys in the house will be fighting their allergies with this movie.)

Let's giveaway a new DVD copy of "Season of a Lifetime"!

    I really have a great time giving items away here on Joy In Our Journey.com, especially for family-friendly movies!  So...are ya' ready?  Let's go!

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    The "Season of a Lifetime" DVD giveaway runs through Friday, September 13th at midnight PST...

    ...and please read the requirements for entering, below, because if you said you completed a step, but didn't, I'll be checking up on you!  :)

Entrants must be 18 years or older; only U.S. residents are eligible to enter this giveaway.

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