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What Carter Lost covers the story of the 1988 Dallas Carter Cowboys, a high school football team known for its remarkable achievements in Texas football history. The film details how 21 players received college scholarships, with several advancing to the NFL, highlighting their fierce competition against teams like Odessa Permian, which inspired the book and film 'Friday Night Lights'.
The documentary also addresses a racially charged controversy regarding a player's algebra grade that questioned the legitimacy of the team's success. Despite winning the state championship, the Cowboys' legacy was impacted by a decision made by some players that led to the team's downfall. Personal interviews with players, coaches, and family members provide insights into both the triumphs and struggles faced by the team and their lives today.
Why Watch
- •Meet the 1988 Dallas Carter Cowboys and their legacy.
- •Find out about the algebra grade controversy.
- •See how a decision led to the team's downfall.
Did You Know
•21 players from the Dallas Carter Cowboys received college scholarships.
•The team faced competition from Odessa Permian, which inspired 'Friday Night Lights'.
•The Cowboys won the state championship in 1988 despite facing controversies.
Perfect For
High school football fansTexas sports historyDocumentary enthusiasts