Video: Ryan Merriman talks about "The 5th Quarter"
Conference loyalties aside, Ryan Merriman figures film fans in his home state can relate to a movie about faith, football and family.
So, the Choctaw-born and bred actor successfully lobbied to have his inspirational indie drama “The 5th Quarter” brought to Oklahoma City, where it will open this weekend exclusively at the AMC Quail Springs 24. Merriman will attend the 7 and 9:45 p.m. screenings Friday-Sunday and sign autographs for “The 5th Quarter” ticketholders.
In this NewsOK video, Merriman talks with host Angi Bruss about the movie.
“The 5th Quarter” is based on the true story of Wake Forest linebacker Jon Abbate (Merriman), whose younger brother Luke was killed in a February 2006 car accident. After the devastating loss, Jon struggles to cope and ultimately decides to honor his brother’s love for the game by “playing for two” during the 2006 football season. Jon switches his jersey number to Luke’s No. 5, and he and his family begin holding up five fingers during the fourth quarter as a tribute to Luke. Before long, the rest of the crowd and even rival teams adopt the practice.
With Jon and his teammates playing inspired football, the Demon Deacons, predicted to finish last in their division, embark on a record-setting winning season, culminating in an Atlantic Coast Conference championship.
To read my interview with Ryan, click here.
To read my review of “The 5th Quarter,” click here.
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