Pride and emotion for Iowans watching 'American Underdog'
The story of Kurt Warner inspired audiences in Iowa, turning theaters into a home-field advantage for the biopic.
The story of Kurt Warner inspired audiences in Iowa, turning theaters into a home-field advantage for the biopic.
The story of Kurt Warner inspired audiences in Iowa, turning theaters into a home-field advantage for the biopic.
A new biopic about the life and career of Kurt Warner found a home-field advantage in theaters across Iowa this weekend, as moviegoers embraced the extraordinary story of a native son.
"American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story" opened in theaters for the holidays, and theaters were packed throughout the day on Christmas.
"Most of us knew the story from the groceries and going on to the Super Bowl, but there were a few goosebumps in there," said Daryl Sable, who saw a matinee in Altoona.
The film more than entertained crowds. It pulled at heartstrings. Some left the theater holding back tears.
"It reminded me a lot of when I saw him when he was playing. He was an amazing player," said Randy Hartwig, who regularly attended Iowa Barnstormers games. "There were some things in there I didn't know he had overcome."
"You could just see the people were in [the theater] because he was an Iowa boy," he said. "They wanted to see him win."