Educators, Teens, Youth groups, Parents: Come see the “5th Quarter” movie

Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:25:53 -0500
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: Educators, Teens, Youth groups, Parents: See this film

ChathamArts presents “THE 5th QUARTER”
Tuesday, November 29th, 7 pm at Fearrington Village Barn, $5 / $3 students

Based on a true story with NC roots: Driven by the tragic and fatal car crash that took the life of his fifteen year old brother Luke, and wearing Luke’s number 5 jersey, Jon Abbate helps to lead the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to the most successful season in school history.

Directed by Rick Bieber. With Aidan Quinn, Andie MacDowell, Ryan Merriman and Jillian Batherson. (Rated PG, 96 minutes) http://www.chathamarts.org/sustainablecinema/

In paying homage to Luke, Jon would signal his family sitting in the stands (Section 5) by holding up his hand with all 5 fingers outstretched. He did this at the end of the third quarter. Gradually, the rest of his team started to do the same. Within a couple of games, players from both teams, the fans in the stands, and those watching the games on television, would begin the final quarter by raising their hands with all 5 fingers outstretched in honor of Luke’s memory.

The final quarter became known as Luke’s Quarter, the 5th Quarter, and this humble signal crystallized the entire team. And, although having lost their starting quarterback, starting running back, and starting defensive end to injuries at the beginning of the season, Wake Forest went on to complete their most successful season in school history, winning 11 games against 2 losses. Coach Grobe was selected the ACC’s Coach-Of-The-Year, and Jon performed brilliantly in the ACC Championship Game with fifteen solo tackles against powerhouse Georgia Tech.

The Abbate family founded The Luke Abbate 5th Quarter Foundation for the purposes of educating young people nationwide to the dangers and life-altering consequences of irresponsible driving.

Educators, Teens, Youth groups, Parents. See this movie. http://www.chathamarts.org/sustainablecinema/