Algiers, AmericaSeason 12023 · 5 episodesEpisodes1Long Live 5At Edna Karr High School in New Orleans, football coach Brice Brown and his Cougars have their eyes on a fifth straight Louisiana state championship. But a run for another title is shadowed by life in Algiers, one of the city’s most violent neighborhoods.2Backs Against the WallThe Cougars battle it out for the state championship, but immediately face the harsh realities of life in Algiers. Coach Brown and his staff work to keep their players off the violent streets and focused during summer workouts.3A Cool Head Wins a Hot GameAs Hurricane Ida batters New Orleans, several players and coaches evacuate Algiers. When the season finally starts, the Cougars are dominant as ever despite a key injury. In a close game against crosstown rivals, a new superstar emerges.4I’m Not Tired YetAs the Cougars continue their dominance on the field, they navigate college offers and increasing violence. Thanksgiving offers a much-needed break from football, but then come the playoffs, and a tough opponent in the semifinals.5Forever 48Hope and loss sit side by side in Algiers when the celebration of scholarships and graduation is tarnished by tragedy. But Coach Brown pushes forward, and the relentless pursuit of saving a child continues.
