'Red Thunder'

GENRE : Football/ Native American/Humor

COMPARISON : Jerry Maguire with a Wounded Knee on Any Given Sunday

LOGLINE : A football player of African-American/Apache ancestry becomes a dominating force and a nightmare to opposing offenses. Not only does the lineman battle his way to the Super Bowl, but he also wages war in his real life as he tries to get the Washington Redskins to change their name .

Synopsis : COCHISE MACK. A rookie defense lineman helps unify the community and start a movement to put pressure on the Washington Redskins to finally change their horribly racist name. His quest of a Super Bowl ring is as passionate as his political activism and the fight for human rights.

Being of African-American/Apache ancestry, the sports star explores both cultures. His mystical side is explored as an old Lakota shaman helps him revive 'The Ghost Dance'. In December, his team mates help him celebrate, Kwanzaa. He is challenged and inspired by his beautiful, but fiery, childhood sweetheart who reminds him that some things are more important than money . She is full-blooded Apache and is now a medical doctor on the Rez.

Crazy friends, psycho team mates and a maniac coach combine for a laugh riot against the backdrop of Cochise and his noble quest of a championship … and respect.

Letter from Bill Duke regarding Red Thunder
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