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A film about the first African American high school rowing team in the US, based on the memoir by Arshay Cooper. The film is narrated by Common, executive produced by NBA stars, and available on Peacock and Amazon Prime.
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An amazing story. Based on the memoir by Arshay Cooper. A...
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A Most Beautiful Thing is a 2020 documentary film chronicling the history of the first US African American public high school rowing team, composed of young men from the West Side of Chicago, many of whom were in rival gangs.
A film about the first African American high school rowing team in the US, based on the memoir by Arshay Cooper. The film explores how rowing transformed their lives and challenges, and features Common, Grant Hill, Dwyane Wade, and 9th Wonder.
Based on Arshay Cooper’s memoir of the same name, the powerful documentary is narrated by Academy and Grammy Award winner Common. NBA stars Grant Hill and Dwyane Wade executive produce along ...
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- Peacock
Jul 31, 2020 · A Most Beautiful Thing: Directed by Mary Mazzio. With Common, Arshay Cooper, Ken Alpart, David Banks. Narrated by Common, this film chronicles the first African American high school rowing team in this country (made up of young men, many of whom were in rival gangs from the West Side of Chicago, coming together to row in the same boat).
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- Mary Mazzio
- 2020-07-31
Jul 31, 2020 · A film by Mary Mazzio follows the Manley High rowing team, a group of young Black men from the West Side of Chicago who found friendship and peace on the water. The film explores their backgrounds, challenges, and achievements, as well as their relationship with white police officers.
Watch the trailer and read reviews of A Most Beautiful Thing, a film by Mary Mazzio about the first African American high-school rowing team from Chicago. The film explores the challenges and triumphs of the students and their coach.
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