The Nomads
Directed by Brandon Eric Kamin
Run time: 93 min

Pre-book: 2/25/20
Street:  3/24/20
SRP: $24.95
CAT#: PRDVD4704
UPC: 602573829882

Genres: Narrative, Sports, Drama

Synopsis: 

​Amidst the chaos of massive budget cuts and school closures, a newly appointed teacher introduces men's rugby to an inner-city North Philadelphia high school.

Long Synopsis: 

Metal detectors and morning frisks are a rude awakening for English teacher Cassey “Mac” McNamara (Tika Sumpter).

After a billion dollar budget deficit closes 20 schools in the Philadelphia School District, Mac takes on — with pepper spray in hand — a new role as an American History teacher at North Philly’s Whitman High School. Even before she can lecture on the War of 1812, a fight in the cafeteria proves to be more enticing for her students and leaves her with an empty class.

When she makes a surprising connection with a fellow transfer, science-now-math teacher Mark Nolin (Tate Donovan), over their shared passion for rugby, the two set out to create Whitman’s first rugby team. Corralling the most vocal, at-risk, and troubled students into an organized team proves fruitless at first. But with perseverance — and a few laughs — Mac and Mark begin to see changes in the ragtag group of players… until a tragic event threatens everything they’ve worked towards.

​Inspired by a true story, The Nomads captures the grit, love, and inherent underdog mentality that make Philadelphia a special place to call home.

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Passion River Films 2020