"The Pass" is the story of John Blake, a high school football star with a bright future--until he befriends a mentally-challenged teammate named Roland Shepherd in the summer before his senior year. At the height of small-town celebrity, John pays a steep personal price for his decision to tutor Roland in football, earning the contempt of his teammates and his coach. In the end, John makes a choice that changes his life--and the life of others--forever.