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23 March 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
Inspired by true events. morePlot:
The determined Jim Ellis starts a swim team for troubled teens at the Philadelphia Department of Recreation. | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Been there. Done that. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Terrence Howard | ... | Jim Ellis | |
| Bernie Mac | ... | Elston | |
| Kimberly Elise | ... | Sue Davis | |
| Tom Arnold | ... | Bink | |
| Brandon Fobbs | ... | Puddin Head | |
| Alphonso McAuley | ... | Walt | |
| Regine Nehy | ... | Willie | |
| Nate Parker | ... | Hakim | |
| Kevin Phillips | ... | Andre | |
| Scott Eastwood | ... | Jake (as Scott Reeves) | |
| Evan Ross | ... | Reggie | |
| Gary Anthony Sturgis | ... | Franklin (as Gary Sturgis) | |
| Jesse Moore | ... | Artrell (Willie's Father) | |
| Carol Sutton | ... | Ophelia (Andre's Mother) | |
| Tony Bentley | ... | Race Official (UOFB) (as Tony Bently) |
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Rated PG for thematic material, language including some racial epithets, and violence.Parents Guide:
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USA:104 min | Germany:104 min (European Film Market)Language:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | USA:PG (certificate #43194) | Singapore:PGFilming Locations:
Louisiana State University - Highland Road & Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA moreFun Stuff
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The journal that the character of Puddin Head writes in is actor Brandon Fobbs's actual personal journal. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: All of the cars were fine for 1974 except in several scenes, a 1982 Oldsmobile Delta 88 could be seen. moreQuotes:
Jim Ellis: My life is way too short for me to spend my time around people who don't care about nothin'. moreSoundtrack:
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"... marathon swimming is the most difficult physical, intellectual and emotional battleground I have encountered, and each time I win, each time I touch the other shore, I feel worthy of any other challenge life has to offer." Diana Nyad
Pride is a cliché from the first frame to the end. But I can't change the truth on which these stereotypes were built. In 1974 Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), a former swimmer now janitor, coaches a rag-tag, sand lot group of talented minorities from the Philadelphia Department of Recreation to state-wide championships in swimming by invoking PDR (pride, determination, resilience). Been there, done that in movies. Within the last year, several films were based on true stories told of coaches and players overcoming odds to become winners: Gridiron Gang, Glory Road, Coach Carter, and Invincible come to mind.
The difference from the usual fare is swimming, arguably not a strong sport for minorities. The real difference is Ellis, who slowly gains the trust of the lost young athletes at the local center. Ellis doesn't harangue like Bobby Knight or physically react like Woody Hayes; he just shows them how to swim precisely and focused while he also reinforces their need for education. Along the way, of course, is the hanging-about drug dealer/pimp with his alluring dollars and the nagging but attractive single mom, who reluctantly hooks up with Ellis.
All this usually formulaic film fiction-inspired-by-real events is made palatable by engaging actors and the spirit of this lovable coach, still working to this day, who never gave up on the students. Love and trustsounds like an effective combo even for nations.
You've seen it all before, but you won't be bored because the truth about hard work and love is romantic and enduring.