There are many differences between the book and the movie of Friday Night Lights, most of
which were done so Hollywood could “Sell the Movie”.
the issue of education was taken out of the movie.
we understand why they did it, because if it was in the film it would make it much more complicated. So the Carter students being given the answer sheets, or the teacher trying to fail one of the football players is gone.
Matters of racialism in movie.
In my view, the race issues were downplayed. To some critics of the movie but, the Carter football teams were labeled as racial stereotypes. The truth is probably somewhere in between. In the DVD director's commentary, it is brought that there is so many times you can use the word "nigger" in a movie before it gets to be too much.The point of race is made in the film.
But not to the extent that is in the book. The fact that others criticized the stereotype however makes us think that they did the right thing. The tone of the movie is different than the book in this regard.Brian Chavez is a tight end in the book.
But is on defense in the movie. This is one of the little things that don’t affect the story much.
It also did a great job showing how crazy the fans get and pressure the coach and players got. The "for sale" signs on the lawn of the coach after a loss was in the book, and the scenes when the football boosters approach the coach about winning state were cool. The casting was great. Boobie seems to steals the screen at times, whether he is being cocky about his ability or crying while knowing he can't play football again.
We all liked the movie and book, it’s a strong story and really pulls you in. because on the cover it says A Town, A Team, And A Dream…