"23 Blast" is based on the amazingly true story of Travis Freeman (Mark Hapka). A typical teenager growing up in a small town in Kentucky, Travis is a local hero on and off the field. In the fall of 1997, in the prime of his youth, he is unexpectedly stricken with an infection that destroys his optic nerve. He becomes blind overnight. Under the influence of parents who love him, a physical therapist who challenges him, a coach who inspires him, and a best friend who he cannot bear to leave him behind, Travis shows us what true bravery is by competing on the gridiron and helping his team advance to the State playoffs.