Coach Carter

Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Ryan B. Adams, Ashanti, Ray Baker, Adrienne Bailon, Michelle Boehle, Texas Battle, Terrell Byrd, Rob Brown, Dana Davis, Adam Clark, Denise Dowse, Deena Dill, Carolina Garcia, Sidney Faison, Carl Gilliard, Nana Gbewonyo, Robert Hoffman

Director: Thomas Carter

Rating: PG-13

Studio: Paramount Pictures

Release date: January 14th, 2005

Synopsis:

Revolves around controversial Richmond (Calif.) High School basketball coach Ken Carter (Jackson). Coach Carter, as he was known, made national news in 1999 when he benched his entire undefeated basketball team for poor academic performance. He forfeited two league games and made the gym off-limits until students raised their grades, a move that drew praise and criticism from parents and school officials.

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