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Based on the true story of the explosive events that took place in Alexandria, Virginia in 1971 when African-American football coach Herman Boone was hired to guide an integrated but racially polarized high school team--the T.C. Williams Titans. Angry, stubborn and a rigid taskmaster, Boone faces a cool reception from the team's players as well as an awkward relationship with assistant coach Bill Yoast,... See Full Description
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Drama and Sports |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 53 min. |
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| Release Date: |
September 29, 2000 Nationwide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for thematic elements and some language. |
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| Distributors: |
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$115,648,585 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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NZone,
(3 out of 5 stars) "...another 'Denzel against the world' film." Full Review...
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Cinema Sense,
"Gem" "A wonderfully stitched movie about a community overcoming racial prejudice via the crucible of its high school gridiron." Full Review...
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Deseret News (Salt Lake City),
(3 out of 4 stars) "...has real heart..." Full Review...
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E! Online,
(grade: A-) "...scores..." Full Review...
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