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Coach Carter is a 2005 American biographical sports drama film starring Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Thomas Carter. 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 benches his team for poor academic performance. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Channing Tatum, and Robert Ri'chard, directed by Thomas Carter.
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- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Thomas Carter
- 2005-01-14
May 24, 2012 · FILM DESCRIPTION: The true-life story of a coach who tries to teach his players that there's more to life than basketball is brought to the screen in this sports...
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A successful businessman returns to his high school basketball team as coach, only to take controversial action to make sure that his players succeed in the classroom as well as on the court. Samuel L. Jackson stars in this inspirational sports drama.
A high school basketball coach enforces a strict code of conduct on a group of student-athletes and makes a bold move when their grades start to slip. Watch trailers & learn more.