In the fall of 1968, teenage running back Leonard George led his high-school football team to win the state championship in Florida, winning the hearts of a community and becoming the first Black player signed by the University of Florida. But without warning, Leonard disappeared. Fifty years later, his teammates search for their lost friend, reflecting on his life and the bonds of brotherhood that carry them through the years. Join Tampa Theatre and Jesuit High School for a special screening of the new documentary Leonard George and the Tigers. Commissioned by the school, the film examines the extraordinary story of the boy who led his team to become the first in Hillsborough County, the man who became the first black football player at the University of Florida, and the legend who still inspires young players today.

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