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Pride is a 2007 American biographical film released by Lionsgate Entertainment on March 23, 2007. Loosely based upon the true story of Philadelphia swim coach James "Jim" Ellis, Pride stars Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, and Kimberly Elise. The film was directed by Sunu Gonera.
Mar 23, 2007 · Pride: Directed by Sunu Gonera. With Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Kimberly Elise, Tom Arnold. The determined Jim Ellis starts a swim team for troubled teens at the Philadelphia Department of Recreation.
In this uplifting film based on a true story, coach Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor (Bernie Mac), he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team.
Pride | Rotten Tomatoes. PG Released Mar 23, 2007 1h 44m Drama. List. In 1970s Philadelphia, Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), who is driven by a love of competitive swimming, fixes up an abandoned...
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Jul 28, 2017 · Pride 2007 The determined Jim Ellis starts a swim team for troubled teens at the Philadelphia Department of Recreation. Director: Sunu Gonera Writers: Kevin Michael Smith (screenplay), Michael...
Synopsis. Based on a true story, in 1973 Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) was just out of college looking for work as a math teacher. Jim loved to swim and was an excellent swimmer. However, as the only black swimmer on his college team, Jim encountered discrimination from other teams at swim meets.
The true, inspiring story of Jim Ellis, a charismatic school teacher who changed lives forever when he founded an African-American swim team in one of Philadelphia's roughest neighborhoods. 1,284 IMDb 6.3 1 h 47 min 2007. X-Ray 16+. Drama · Sports · Feel-good · Exciting.
