Look kid, they can't all be Death Proof.
On Russell's joining the team as Coach Hand, Handfield had this to say:
The story follows Murphy ( Brian Presley) who's a farmer and volunteer fireman unhappy with his life. His glory days were in high school on the football team, and was injured during the playoffs, and has been regretting it ever since. The story somehow transports him back to the moment of his injury, giving him the choice to change his entire life's path."I am thrilled he responded to the material. He is an icon and brings a unique warmth, charm and strength to the character. I feel blessed to be working with such a legendary actor on my first film."
Well, at least they're giving us a heads up with "touch" in the title of the thing. I prefer Russell's touching to be done with his fists or deadly vehicles, personally. But that Blind Side crowd will probably eat this up.
Filming begins this week in Michigan, and KURT RUSSELL FUNFACT: this film will be his first pairing with Christine Lahti since they starred together in 1984's Swing Shift.
Sounds a bit trite and sappy, but what the hey, Russell wants to keep working, I say let him.
Just for visuals...mmm....Christine Lahti.....