Jackson, who received both high praise and staunch. Jackson, who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results. Jackson, who takes over as head basketball coach at his old high school, richmond. The story of the 1999 season is the basis for the 2005 film coach carter, with carter played by samuel l. Jackson returns to his old high school in richmond, california, to get the basketball team into shape. Coach carter is based on the true story of coach ken carter, played by samuel l. Since most of the players in the film are composite characters of the actual players, the players in the movie are not accurate depictions of. Revolt highlights five life lessons we learned from the movie that still ring true today.
Coach carter documentarythe real coach carter 1 of 2. True story the film coach carter was based on a true story of a man named ken carter who decided to change the way the basketball team was run at his local high school. Coach ken carter jackson takes over the head coaching job for the oilers basketball team at his old high school richmond, having played on the team himself, earning unbeaten records. The film, coach carter is inspired by the true story of a high school basketball coach, ken carter with a mission to restructure an unaccomplished team into one of achievers. Did you have to battle to keep the story from getting too hollywood. The movie is based on a true story, in which richmond high school california, usa head basketball coach ken carter, became famous in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results. In carters words, basketball was simply a privilege. Coach carter is the inspirational account of controversial basketball coach ken carter academy award nominee samuel l. It is based on a true story, in which richmond high school head basketball coach, ken carter made headlines in 1999 for locking out his undefeated team due to their poor academic results.
Monday through thursday during prime time on amc, you can catch story notes real time trivia and facts about your favorite movies. Coach carter is a 2005 american drama film starring samuel l. This movie was a representative for great sportmovie in. Now, a new movie chronicles the teams againstallodds rise and its steep fall.
The film is based on the true story of richmond high school basketball coach ken carter played by samuel l. Carter continues to coach sports teams, except basketball. Coach carters own story, it turned out, exemplified the values of dedication and. In this case, riches is equivalent to a better future, a better. Throughout his life and tenure as a coach he has inspired and guided numerous lives of young men to reach their highest potential coach carter 20 and these factors. Did hollywood have its way with coach carters story. Coach carter documentarythe real coach carter 1 of 2 youtube. Jackson, directed by thomas carter, and released by paramount pictures. Movies, no matter how real the stories they are based on, are not real. 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. Embracing the story of a tough high school basketball coach who pushes young men to their limits, coach carter is both an inspirational sports movie and an unexpected multilevel urban drama. Carter was a man on a mission to teach his students the importance of discipline and education.
Coach carter, which marries lessons in basketball with those of becoming a good citizen, crosses lean on me with hoosiers and results in an inspiring story. Though the team had been undefeated at the local level, it was still struggling at higher level and the players ha. Based on a true story, coach carter is a good reality check for teens and some parents. Overview of the movie coach carter english literature essay. Carter was one lead players on his team when he played back in high school, gaining some unbeaten records. Coach carter is a 2005 american biographical teen sports drama film starring samuel l. A clue to jacksons thinking may be found in his new film, coach carter, based on the true story of a california high school basketball coach who. Director thomas carter won black reel and black movie awards for his work on coach carter. Coach carter reunited with former students at richmond high. Jan, 2005 based on a true story, coach carter is a good reality check for teens and some parents. He is offered a job to coach the basketball team at his former high school, richmond high, where he was one of the best athletes to ever attend a secondary education there. The following video is a documentary where coach carter and members of the team react to the true story as well as scenes depicted in the movie. Oct 30, 2015 now, a new movie chronicles the teams againstallodds rise and its steep fall.
Below is the online version of the story notes for coach carter award notes ashanti was nominated for an mtv movie award. In 2005, coach carter, a sports drama based on the true story of richmond high school basketball coach ken carter, who garnered. Today i watched the movie coach carter, not the first time i have seen it, but i do love this film, it has some great leadership lessons and also some great basketball. Coach carter is a wellmade movie, and from what i have heard it stays true to the. Coach carter 2005 is a hollywood sports drama that tells the true story of coach ken carter and the richmond high team he began coaching in 19981999. Since most of the players in the film are composite characters of the actual players, the players in the movie are not accurate depictions of the real richmond team. Aug 23, 2017 what carter lost tells the true story of friday night lights football rivals carter high school is really an afterthought in friday night lights the thuglike football team that stole the.
As leaders one of our roles is to drive change and improvements, often this involves changing culture. In 2005, coach carter, a sports drama based on the true story of. Dec 05, 2016 coach carter 2005 is a hollywood sports drama that tells the true story of coach ken carter and the richmond high team he began coaching in 19981999. Great film about a true story that everyone should learn from. During the film coach carter creates a team made up of troublesome adolescents and turns them into respected young men with clear consciences and strong work ethics. As much dismayed by the poor attitudes of his players as well as their dismal play performance, carter sets about to change both.
Coach carter reunited with former students at richmond. And mostly had great success in boxoffice and also great story. Coach carter is a 2005 drama film released by paramount pictures, and directed by thomas carter. Kenny ray carter born february, 1959 is an american business owner, education activist. With only miniscule numbers of high school athletes making it to the big leagues, emphasizing the student part of studentathlete may be the best thing educators, parents and responsible adults can do to ensure a winning future for aspiring competitors. A behind the scene and exclusive interview with coach ken carter and the members of the richmond oilers. The true life story of a coach who tries to teach his players that theres more to life than basketball is brought to the screen in this sports drama. Coach carter paramount pictures pg rating commentary by kevin miller do we really need another sports movie. Jan, 2005 coach carter, which marries lessons in basketball with those of becoming a good citizen, crosses lean on me with hoosiers and results in an inspiring story. The story of the 1999 season is the basis for the 2005 film coach carter, with carter.
When we step on the floor every second that clock is ticking we are pedal to the metal, we run the ball we preasure the ball and most importantly we controll the tempo of the game, we make them play richmond oiler ball. Coach carter interview the real life coach carter esquire. Jackson played him on the big screen, the real coach carter was teaching his students the value of hard work and discipline at richmond high school. It is more of a footnote to the story than a major turning point. Coach carter ken carter and the 1998 richmond oilers. Coach carter is based on a true story in which samuel l. Sep 11, 2009 a behind the scene and exclusive interview with coach ken carter and the members of the richmond oilers. Based on a true story, this movie compellingly takes the underdogteamthatcomesfrombehind story a step further. What carter lost tells the true story of friday night lights football rivals carter high school is really an afterthought in friday night lights the thuglike football team that stole the. Coach carter essay coach carter is a 2005 film directed by thomas carter. What its like to have your life made into a movie the first time producers called ken carter, he thought it was a joke and hung up the phone. Coach carter character analysis 1542 words bartleby. Inspired by a truelife story, coach carter is an inspirational account of a controversial high school basketball coach, who received both high praise and staunch criticism when he made national news in 1999 for benching his entire undefeated basketball team for poor academic performance.
The film is based on the true story of richmond high school basketball coach ken carter played by. An mtv films production, coach carter attempts to tell the true story of a man who broke the mold to ensure his players would do the same. The following is a 2part documentary where coach carter and members of the team react to the true story as well as scenes depicted in the movie. Jackson made news last week by refusing to costar with 50 cent in a movie based on the rappers life. In this case, riches is equivalent to a better future, a better education, and a. One of my favorite sports films, while flawed, coach carter delivers on its promise. The real ken carter was an all league athlete in the 70s, averaging 23. The movie, which opens nationwide tomorrow, is based on the true story of coach ken carter who, in 1999, locked his undefeated basketball team in richmond, calif. Jackson is a longtime basketball fan, but this was his first basketball movie. The man behind the movie, fast break at richmond high.
Coach carter 19 movie clip first practice 2005 hd duration. It is based on the true story of richmond highschools basketball coach, ken carter. With radio, miracle, wimbledon, and friday night lights all coming out within the last twelve months or so, it seemed like the genre had reached a saturation point. Viewers love these kinds of movies because they 1 learn the importance of teamwork, 2 learn the importance of discipline and of respect for themselves and each other, 3 are galvanized by an inspiring leader, or, even better, 4 all of the above. Like many great american sports films, coach carter follows the muchloved theme of rags to riches.
He led rumble to their first slamball cup victory in 20012002. When famed high school basketball coach ken carter locked his undefeated, state playoff team out of the gym and forced them to hit the books, he sent a powerful message. Former dallas cowboy greg ellis worked as executive producer, and former carter high football player arthur muhammad wrote the script. In this case, riches is equivalent to a better future, a better education, and a better career through succeeding and surviving. Watch coach carter english subtitles at 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.
Ken carter biography set records on court, redwood forests led. With the 15th anniversary of the films release upon us, revolt highlights. 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. Inspired by a true story, coach carter is an inspirational account of controversial high school basketball coach ken carter samuel l. In 1999, ken carter accepts the job of basketball coach for his old high school in a poor area of richmond, ca. Oct 11, 2011 when famed high school basketball coach ken carter locked his undefeated, state playoff team out of the gym and forced them to hit the books, he sent a powerful message. I purchased this movie again after my previous copy got damaged. He not only refused, but did it publicly, even though the film is to be directed by sixtime oscar nominee jim sheridan in america.
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