This follows the trials of an Irish-American family in South Boston. Angarano portrays a teen struggling with an emotionally distant father (Gleeson), a pregnant, unwed sister (Emily Van Camp), a bullying brother (Tom Guiry) and a mother (Leo) who wants him to join the priesthood.

Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time – no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way.