It begins on the streets. It ends here.
Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.
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Classical in form, earnest, grave and resolved.
- classical in formformally daring
- earnestironic
- gravecomic
- resolvedopen-ended
- sparerichly built
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Cast
- Samuel L. JacksonKen Carter
- Rob BrownKenyon Stone
- Robert Ri'chardDamien Carter
- Rick GonzalezTimo Cruz
- Nana GbewonyoJunior Battle
- Antwon TannerWorm
- Channing TatumJason Lyle
- AshantiKyra
- Texas BattleMaddux
- Denise DowsePrincipal Garrison
Crew
- Thomas CarterDirector
- Mark SchwahnScreenplay
- John GatinsScreenplay
- Sharone MeirDirector of Photography
- Trevor RabinOriginal Music Composer
- Peter E. BergerEditor
- Brian RobbinsProducer
- Michael TollinProducer
- David GaleProducer
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