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Coach Carter is a 2005 American biographical sports drama film starring Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Thomas Carter (no relation). It is based on the true story of Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter, who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results.
Jan 14, 2005 · A movie based on the true story of Ken Carter, a high school basketball coach who benched his team for poor grades and academic performance. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Channing Tatum, and Robert Ri'chard, the film explores the challenges and rewards of coaching and mentoring young athletes.
- (172K)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Thomas Carter
- 2005-01-14
Mar 1, 2024 · Learn about the real-life Ken Carter, the high school basketball coach who locked his team out of the gym for poor grades and inspired a movie starring Samuel L. Jackson. Find out how accurate the movie is, what happened to Carter and his players after the lockout, and how he became a SlamBall coach and an Olympic torch carrier.
- Colin Mccormick
Jan 14, 2005 · A biographical drama about Ken Carter, a high school basketball coach who demands academic excellence from his players. See critics' ratings, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie online.
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- Thomas Carter
- PG-13
- Samuel L. Jackson
Based on an incredible true story, Coach Carter is the inspirational account of controversial basketball coach Ken Carter (Academy Award® nominee SAMUEL L. JACKSON), who received both high...
A film about a high school basketball coach who benches his team for poor grades and academic performance. He faces controversy and criticism, but also inspires his players to improve their lives and futures.
Watch the trailer and browse the gallery of Coach Carter, a true story of a high school basketball coach who benched his team for poor grades. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Rob Brown, Channing Tatum and more.
