New movie is story of Central Valley students overcoming odds to win

Friday, November 7, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A new movie from ABC's parent company, Disney, will put a small Central Valley town on the big screen.

"McFarland, USA" is the true story about a group of runners, their coach and the obstacles they overcame to become champions.

The movie releases nationwide in early 2015.
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