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- 136 Minutes
- Paramount Pictures
- Language English
- Country USA
- Rated: PG-13
- Format: Widescreen
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- Directed by Thomas Carter
- Written by John Gatins, Mark Schwahn
- Starring Ashanti, Samuel L. Jackson
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Based on an incredible true story, COACH CARTER is the inspirational account of controversial basketball coach Ken Carter (Academy Award nominee, Jackson), who received both high praise and staunch criticism when he made national news for a gymnasium "lockout" of his entire undefeated team for poor academic performance. With the players, the parents, and the community rallying to get the team back on the court, Carter must overcome the obstacles of his environment and show the young men a future that stretches beyond gangs, drugs, prison and even basketball. Co-starring pop music icon Ashanti, COACH CARTER will have you on your feet and cheering for more." (Earl Dittman, Wireless Magazine)
"Intelligent and scrappy. What's more, Carter's treatment of social issues -- not least among them that eternal hot button, teen pregnancy -- is more progressive than anything I've seen at the movies in years." -- Stephanie Zacharek, SALON.COM
(Read more)- More on Coach Carter:
- Profile of the director
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