The Akron Holy War

The Akron Holy War chronicles the storied high school football rivalry between two Akron, Ohio parochial powerhouses and the city that embraces them. Documenting nearly 60 years of history, the film also takes you inside of both schools (Archbishop Hoban and St. Vincent St. Mary), in the locker rooms and on the field during the week leading up to and culminating in 2016's game. The Akron Holy War depicts the true emotion of the game, on and off of the field, told exclusively from the people who have lived it. Whether you were involved in the first game in 1959 or last year, the sentiment holds true: The Akron Holy War is 48 minutes that lasts a lifetime.

Excellent movie! We all enjoyed it and highly recommend it!

Amazing!! Destined to be one of the best movies ever made!!!! The film is very emotional, and Mary Anne Beiting live it perfectly but Jamie Adaway is mesmerising.

Pleasantly surprised. I really liked it.

Christopher Albanese was one of the big reasons this movie was so brilliant. I was surprised more than anything I could imagine.

I'm pretty sure Mary Anne Beiting and Jamie Adaway's breath-taking performance on their talking scene made SOME people cry! They are beautiful, they are convincing, they are talented, they perform stunningly and they CAN act. It was true pleasure to watch this film

Have seen this movie lots of times. Still love it!

I have to say this is one of my favorite movies.