12 Mighty Orphans
Sony Pictures Classics’ 12 Mighty Orphans tells the story of the Mighty Mites, the Fort Worth Masonic Home football team who during the Great Depression went from playing without shoes—or even a football—to playing for the Texas state championships.
The film’s star-studded cast includes Luke Wilson, Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, Wayne Knight, Vinessa Shaw. Production for the film took place in the fall of 2019 and was based in Fort Worth with support from the Fort Worth Film Commission.
Twelve Mighty Orphans – Behind the Scenes: Laura Wilson
Visit the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame from June 8 – August 8 to view this special exhibition featuring photography by Laura Wilson taken on the set of 12 Mighty Orphans as well as costumes and props used during filming.
On Location
Fort Worth locations were used in many important scenes throughout the film. Learn more about the location scouting process and how the creative team brought this story to life.
12 Mighty Orphans: Filming Locations Tour
Visit all of the 12 Mighty Orphans filming locations with a self-guided driving tour through Fort Worth and surrounding areas.
12 Mighty Orphans Day
On Monday, June 7, Mayor Betsy Price presented the 12 Mighty Orphans cast and crew with a proclamation declaring it "12 Mighty Orphans Day" in Fort Worth. The proclamation celebrated the local jobs created and Fort Worth locations featured in the film, which tells the beloved, true story of the Fort Worth Mighty Mites. This presentation also coincided with the date of the film's World Premiere, which took place in Fort Worth that evening.
Prior to the presentation, Mayor Price moderated a conversation about the movie and what it was like to film in Fort Worth. Panelists including Director Ty Roberts and actors Luke Wilson and Vinessa Shaw. The Fort Worth Masonic Temple, one of the locations where the film shot, hosted this event.