Undefeated - B+

Rated PG-13, 110 minutes

Uplifting and intelligent, the new documentary "Undefeated" is an inspiring look at a Tennessee high school football coach and his efforts to turn his team into winners on and off the field. In a real-life turn of events, the film itself was an underdog as it surprisingly won the Academy Award for Documentary Feature. It's worth a look for those who enjoy an entertaining, inspiring real underdog sports story, though the football aspect is really just the backdrop for the human story of the coach and players. "Undefeated" chronicles the story of the Manassas Tigers 2009 season in Manassas, Tennessee. They strive to win the school's first playoff game in the high school's 110-year history. Their coach is Bill Courtney, who's been coaching the team since 2004 and also owns a lumber business in addition to coaching. The players all come from underprivileged and mostly rough backgrounds but they're the most talented team from Manassas to take the field, and the documentary intimately tells all their stories in their attempts to make history. "Undefeated" isn't anything revelatory except that the stories, characters and their challenges are very real. It's also a touching, unforgettable story you won't want to miss. The moving, emotional story will require plenty of tissues, so don't forget them if you see "Undefeated." Inspiring, powerful and intelligently made, you will understand why it recently won the Oscar for Documentary Feature.