What Carter Lost
Originally released in 2017. What Carter Lost is a documentary film. directed by Adam Hootnick. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
There’s high school football, and then there’s Texas high school football. Oddly enough though, one of the greatest teams in state history has been lost to time—and fate. “What Carter Lost” is the saga of that team, the 1988 Dallas Carter Cowboys. With 21 players who were offered college scholarships and several who went on to the NFL, Carter took on the best that Texas had to offer, including the Odessa Permian team that inspired Friday Night Lights, as well as the worst: in a racially charged state-wide dispute over one player’s algebra grade and Carter’s legitimacy. Somehow, the team won the championship that year. Yet not too long after, the legacy they worked so hard for was thrown away after a group of players made a terrible decision. With personal interviews with players, coaches and family members, as well as glimpses of their lives today, “What Carter Lost” is ultimately about what Carter found.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ESPN Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What Carter Lost about?
There’s high school football, and then there’s Texas high school football. Oddly enough though, one of the greatest teams in state history has been lost to time—and fate. “What Carter Lost�...
Who directed What Carter Lost?
What Carter Lost was directed by Adam Hootnick.
How long is What Carter Lost?
What Carter Lost has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was What Carter Lost released?
What Carter Lost was released on August 24, 2017 in theaters.