About the Film

Freshman Year  is a  story of CJ, who is a preacher’s son and a basketball player. His path intertwines with Marcella, a cheerleader and the first in her family to attend college.  CJ and Marcella both leave their sheltered homes and different backgrounds, to face the real world of battling peer pressure, and falling in love.  Their freshman year takes a different turn, when a life-altering decision threatens to halt their dreams and disappoint their families. This film shows the fun, freedom, and friendships of college life. The movie reveals real-life scenarios facing students, and the challenges they encounter when standing up for their faith.