Coach Carter

 (2005)

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It's about time there's a movie about morals.
Jun 29, 2005
crity2re - imdb.com
Honestly, I don't care about dates. I don't care about names, or stats, or if the writers got a bunch of stats confused. I mean did you actually watch the movie, or were you just looking at the screen for... Full review
Coach is a cut above.
Jun 28, 2005
Michael O'Keefe - imdb.com
Realistic drama based on the true story of Coach Ken Carter(Samuel L. Jackson), a daring and inspiring coach that returns to Richmond High School in Richmond, California where he still held records from his basketball exploits. Carter accepts a little... Full review
This show was more then a show. It was long but you don't realize it. its one of those movies that you watch and say "its already over". IT was a positive influence for young kids to watch. I was... Full review
Good Movie
Jan 30, 2005
Gundersonm - imdb.com
"Coach Carter" is a well-made movie, and from what I have heard it stays true to the actual story. If you're sick of inspirational-type movies, then don't go see it, but otherwise I highly recommend it. All of the performances... Full review
i love this movie...
Jan 30, 2005
missprincesstoni - imdb.com
I can honestly relate to this movie. I am a female athlete and all through my high school years i've seen athletes get passed because they play sports. It's mostly the guys though. We have a coach that made every... Full review
Coach Carter Review.
Jan 24, 2005
IndianaFord - imdb.com
Coach Carter is the story of a basketball coach who was persistent and had his priorities straight. The positive message the movie conveyed was that lives can be changed for the better through self discipline, hard work and the building... Full review
There are many movies similar in plot and theme to Coach Carter but this movie stands well on it's own. Most of the credit for that has to go to the star, Samuel L. Jackson. They could not have found... Full review
Coach Carter was a good portrayal of a true story
Jan 16, 2005
origbillygoat - imdb.com
I really enjoyed the movie and was actually inspired by the end of the film. The film was a little corny and syrupy from time to time but it was an overall good, positive film. I have read and heard... Full review
Not your average basketball movie
Jan 15, 2005
cstu11 - imdb.com
While basketball is used as the backdrop for the movie, Coach Carter really isn't about basketball. The real heart of the movie is in the way Coach Carter begins to turn the lives around of the players on his basketball... Full review
'Coach Carter' is based on a true story of Coach Ken Carter, a controversial high school basketball coach played by Samuel L. Jackson. Coach Carter took the coaching job under his rules. He believed that the players must maintain good... Full review

News

Richmond came into the media spotlight in 1999 due to the actions taken by basketball coach Ken Carter . Carter, a former Richmond student himself, canceled all scheduled games and practices of the undefeated team in an unprecedented move due... ... Full Article

When Ken Carter (Samuel L. Jackson) is asked to coach the basketball team at his former high school, Richmond High Oilers, he sets the bar high for its rebellious members. ... Full Article

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