Legendary college football coach Bobby Bowden and his family will kick-off the NCAA Football National Championship weekend Jan. 8 with the release of the true story, “The Bowden Dynasty: A Story of Faith, Family and Football.”
The film explores the life and career of Bowden, a Birmingham native and Howard College (now Samford University) graduate who coached the Florida State Seminoles from 1976 to 2009. He is the winningest coach in college football.
‘Legend on the grid-iron’
“There is no question Coach Bobby Bowden is a legend on the grid-iron, but he also is a man that has ‘run the race’ in order to live a life that honors God in all he does,” said Trey Reynolds, director of LifeWay Films, which is partnering with the film’s promotion. “We encourage churches, small groups and families to go to theaters Jan. 8 and experience ‘The Bowden Dynasty’ on the big screen.”
Bowden noted, “The most amazing thing about our dynasty years is how consistent we were. But what makes those dynasty years so ridiculously satisfying is that we ended each season ranked no lower than No. 4 in the polls, won two national championships, played for three others and won 11 bowl games, including nine in a row.”
“None of us thought about these things at the time,” he said. “Nor did we plan for them. In hindsight, I realize we accomplished something unique in college football history.”
From 1987 to 2000 the Florida State Seminoles thrilled their fans with 14 consecutive top-four seasons with 10 or more wins.
One-night premiere
The feature documentary’s all-star cast includes Kenny Chesney, Burt Reynolds, Nick Saban and Deion Sanders.
“The Bowden Dynasty” will be shown in theaters for a one-night premiere Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. A Q-and-A session with Bowden will follow the feature.
For tickets or participating theaters, visit www.FathomEvents.com. For more information about the film, visit www.BowdenDynasty.com. (BP)
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