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6Affleck delivers Jack’s pain and remorse beautifully, a perfect portrayal of a functioning alcoholic.
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8Unlike many of the movies coming out of the evangelical community, The Way Back doesn't preach, sermonize, or recruit: It just is.
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What is The Way Back about? 
The Way Back is a movie about a former high school basketball star, Jack Cunningham, who is struggling with alcoholism and personal demons. He is offered a chance to coach the basketball team at his alma mater, Bishop Hayes, and initially hesitates but eventually accepts. As he begins to bond with the team and lead them to victory, Jack's personal life starts to fall apart. He reveals to a player that he turned down a full athletic scholarship to the University of Kansas and hasn't played basketball since, and we learn that he and his wife Angela have lost their son to cancer. Jack's drinking habits worsen, and he is eventually fired from his coaching job. In a drunken stupor, Jack gets into a car accident and is confronted by the occupant of the house he mistakenly enters. The movie follows Jack's journey as he struggles to find redemption and overcome his inner demons.
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When was The Way Back released in theaters?
The Way Back was released in theaters on March 5, 2020.
When was The Way Back released for streaming?
The Way Back was released for streaming on May 1, 2020.
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