Gridiron Gang

Just finished watching the film Gridiron Gang, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The film is about teenagers at a juvenile detention center who gain self-respect and confidence by playing football. Johnson plays the role of the detention center counselor who uses his leadership skills to change the lives of the young men. Even though their locked up, they can still make something out of their lives. I look at this movie as an insight into connecting opportunities with juvenile behavior. I imagine that most of these young men chose to take part in a criminal act (which landed them locked up). Opportunities may have been crucial in this decision. A teenager may have less opportunities to play sports, get a good education, and be surrounded by parents who love them. Resulting in them taking the wrong path in life. This movie utilizes opportunity to bring success. By participating in football, these young men develop certain skills which they haven't been exposed to before. These skills include: teamwork, respect, leadership, commitment, and hard work. So basically, it takes them getting arrested in order to be exposed to life-long skills which are vital.