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Director: |
Thomas Carter |
Writer: |
Mark Schwahn, John Gatins |
Starring: |
Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Riąchard, Rob Brown, Channing Tatum, Ashanti |
Released: |
May 26, 2005 |
Rating: |
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Runtime: |
136 minutes
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Story: |
Playing high school basketball takes more than skill, perseverance, discipline
and teamwork - especially when you play for Coach Ken Carter. Just to step on
Carter's court takes a signed contract that assures him you'll be performing
at your best on the court and in the classroom. On Coach Carter's watch, it's
not just about winning a basketball game...it's about his team's future.
That's why, when some of Carter's players let their grades slip, he chooses to
padlock the gym, keeping the undefeated team from practicing and from playing.
Standing up to school officials who oppose him, not to mention a town full of
angry parents, many of whom see basketball as the only way for their sons to
get out of Richmond, Carter refuses to back down. Having attended Richmond High
himself, he has literally been in those boys' shoes. Like them, he loved
playing the game. And even though he was a very accomplished player, and still
held many of the school's records, it is education - not basketball - that
Carter feels led him to be the man he is today.
Encouraging others to put education before recreation, Carter wants to leave a
legacy. He wants players to see beyond their hoop dreams and see a future with
endless options and possibilities.
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Cast: |
Samuel L. Jackson
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Coach Ken Carter |
Rob Brown
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Kenyon Stone |
Robert Ri'chard
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Damien Carter |
Rick Gonzalez
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Timo Cruz |
Nana Gbewonyo
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Junior Battle |
Antwon Tanner
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Worm |
Channing Tatum
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Jason Lyle |
Ashanti
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Kyra |
Texas Battle
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Maddux |
Denise Dowse
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Principal Garrison |
Debbi Morgan
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Tonya |
Mel Winkler
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Coach White |
Vincent Laresca
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Renny |
Sidney Faison
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Ty Crane |
Octavia Spencer
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Mrs. Battle |
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