WWU grad TJ Martin wins Academy Award for "Undefeated"

Western Washington University has its first Oscar-winner.
TJ Martin, who won an Oscar Sunday night, Feb. 26 for co-directing the documentary feature "Undefeated," recently completed his graduation requirements at Fairhaven College, where he studied multimedia and cultural studies.
"Undefeated" is the story of a football team in inner-city Memphis, Tenn. as they strive to end the high school's legacy of losing. Led by their volunteer coach, Bill Courtney, the Manassas Tigers must fight stereotypes and their own demons to win the game and the respect of their teammates.