The real ken carter was an all league athlete in the 70s, averaging 23. One of my favorite sports films, while flawed, coach carter delivers on its promise. Inspired by a true story, coach carter is an inspirational account of controversial high school basketball coach ken carter samuel l. Throughout his life and tenure as a coach he has inspired and guided numerous lives of young men to reach their highest potential coach carter 20 and these factors. As leaders one of our roles is to drive change and improvements, often this involves changing culture. Coach carter reunited with former students at richmond. What its like to have your life made into a movie the first time producers called ken carter, he thought it was a joke and hung up the phone. Coach carter documentarythe real coach carter 1 of 2 youtube. Below is the online version of the story notes for coach carter award notes ashanti was nominated for an mtv movie award. Coach carter character analysis 1542 words bartleby.
The story of the 1999 season is the basis for the 2005 film coach carter, with carter played by samuel l. With the 15th anniversary of the films release upon us, revolt highlights. Sep 11, 2009 a behind the scene and exclusive interview with coach ken carter and the members of the richmond oilers. Carter was one lead players on his team when he played back in high school, gaining some unbeaten records. Carter continues to coach sports teams, except basketball. Jackson, who received both high praise and staunch. Carter quickly learns that the athletes are rude and disrespectful, and are in need of discipline. In carters words, basketball was simply a privilege. When we step on the floor every second that clock is ticking we are pedal to the metal, we run the ball we preasure the ball and most importantly we controll the tempo of the game, we make them play richmond oiler ball. This movie was a representative for great sportmovie in. Carter was a man on a mission to teach his students the importance of discipline and education. Ken carter biography set records on court, redwood forests led.
Now, a new movie chronicles the teams againstallodds rise and its steep fall. Dec, 20 true story the film coach carter was based on a true story of a man named ken carter who decided to change the way the basketball team was run at his local high school. The true life story of a coach who tries to teach his players that theres more to life than basketball is brought to the screen in this sports drama. Coach carters own story, it turned out, exemplified the values of dedication and. He led rumble to their first slamball cup victory in 20012002. Coach carter is a 2005 american drama film starring samuel l. He is offered a job to coach the basketball team at his former high school, richmond high, where he was one of the best athletes to ever attend a secondary education there. Aug 23, 2017 what carter lost tells the true story of friday night lights football rivals carter high school is really an afterthought in friday night lights the thuglike football team that stole the. In 2005, coach carter, a sports drama based on the true story of richmond high school basketball coach ken carter, who garnered. Based on a true story, coach carter is a good reality check for teens and some parents. Jackson returns to his old high school in richmond, california, to get the basketball team into shape.
The following video is a documentary where coach carter and members of the team react to the true story as well as scenes depicted in the movie. Coach carter is based on a true story in which samuel l. I purchased this movie again after my previous copy got damaged. Kenny ray carter born february, 1959 is an american business owner, education activist. In 2005, coach carter, a sports drama based on the true story of. Coach carter, which marries lessons in basketball with those of becoming a good citizen, crosses lean on me with hoosiers and results in an inspiring story. Embracing the story of a tough high school basketball coach who pushes young men to their limits, coach carter is both an inspirational sports movie and an unexpected multilevel urban drama.
Jackson, who takes over as head basketball coach at his old high school, richmond. He not only refused, but did it publicly, even though the film is to be directed by sixtime oscar nominee jim sheridan in america. Since most of the players in the film are composite characters of the actual players, the players in the movie are not accurate depictions of. With only miniscule numbers of high school athletes making it to the big leagues, emphasizing the student part of studentathlete may be the best thing educators, parents and responsible adults can do to ensure a winning future for aspiring competitors.
Coach ken carter jackson takes over the head coaching job for the oilers basketball team at his old high school richmond, having played on the team himself, earning unbeaten records. As much dismayed by the poor attitudes of his players as well as their dismal play performance, carter sets about to change both. A clue to jacksons thinking may be found in his new film, coach carter, based on the true story of a california high school basketball coach who. It is more of a footnote to the story than a major turning point.
Coach carter is a wellmade movie, and from what i have heard it stays true to the. The movie, which opens nationwide tomorrow, is based on the true story of coach ken carter who, in 1999, locked his undefeated basketball team in richmond, calif. Abortion remains among the most loaded decisions a person can make, and the nonchalance with which its treated in coach carter fails to give it the weight it deserves. Dec 05, 2016 coach carter 2005 is a hollywood sports drama that tells the true story of coach ken carter and the richmond high team he began coaching in 19981999. Though the team had been undefeated at the local level, it was still struggling at higher level and the players ha.
Great film about a true story that everyone should learn from. Coach carter is a 2005 american biographical teen sports drama film starring samuel l. Oct 11, 2011 when famed high school basketball coach ken carter locked his undefeated, state playoff team out of the gym and forced them to hit the books, he sent a powerful message. Coach carter is a 2005 drama film released by paramount pictures, and directed by thomas carter.
Overview of the movie coach carter english literature essay. Did hollywood have its way with coach carters story. A behind the scene and exclusive interview with coach ken carter and the members of the richmond oilers. Jackson played him on the big screen, the real coach carter was teaching his students the value of hard work and discipline at richmond high school. Jackson, who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results. The film is based on the true story of richmond high school basketball coach ken carter played by samuel l. The man behind the movie, fast break at richmond high. Did you have to battle to keep the story from getting too hollywood. And mostly had great success in boxoffice and also great story. In this case, riches is equivalent to a better future, a better education, and a. Coach carter 2005 is a hollywood sports drama that tells the true story of coach ken carter and the richmond high team he began coaching in 19981999. Inspired by a truelife story, coach carter is an inspirational account of a controversial high school basketball coach, who received both high praise and staunch criticism when he made national news in 1999 for benching his entire undefeated basketball team for poor academic performance. Jan, 2005 based on a true story, coach carter is a good reality check for teens and some parents. Jackson is a longtime basketball fan, but this was his first basketball movie.
Today i watched the movie coach carter, not the first time i have seen it, but i do love this film, it has some great leadership lessons and also some great basketball. When famed high school basketball coach ken carter locked his undefeated, state playoff team out of the gym and forced them to hit the books, he sent a powerful message. In this case, riches is equivalent to a better future, a better. The following is a 2part documentary where coach carter and members of the team react to the true story as well as scenes depicted in the movie. Coach carter interview the real life coach carter esquire. Coach carter documentarythe real coach carter 1 of 2. Coach carter essay coach carter is a 2005 film directed by thomas carter. During the film coach carter creates a team made up of troublesome adolescents and turns them into respected young men with clear consciences and strong work ethics. Coach carter 19 movie clip first practice 2005 hd duration. It is based on a true story, in which richmond high school head basketball coach, ken carter made headlines in 1999 for locking out his undefeated team due to their poor academic results. In this case, riches is equivalent to a better future, a better education, and a better career through succeeding and surviving. Oct 30, 2015 now, a new movie chronicles the teams againstallodds rise and its steep fall. Based on a true story, in which richmond high school head basketball coach ken carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.
Viewers love these kinds of movies because they 1 learn the importance of teamwork, 2 learn the importance of discipline and of respect for themselves and each other, 3 are galvanized by an inspiring leader, or, even better, 4 all of the above. Since most of the players in the film are composite characters of the actual players, the players in the movie are not accurate depictions of the real richmond team. Coach carter ken carter and the 1998 richmond oilers. Movies, no matter how real the stories they are based on, are not real. Coach carter is the inspirational account of controversial basketball coach ken carter academy award nominee samuel l. The film is based on the true story of richmond high school basketball coach ken carter played by. Monday through thursday during prime time on amc, you can catch story notes real time trivia and facts about your favorite movies. Like many great american sports films, coach carter follows the muchloved theme of rags to riches.
With radio, miracle, wimbledon, and friday night lights all coming out within the last twelve months or so, it seemed like the genre had reached a saturation point. Based on a true story, this movie compellingly takes the underdogteamthatcomesfrombehind story a step further. Jackson made news last week by refusing to costar with 50 cent in a movie based on the rappers life. Former dallas cowboy greg ellis worked as executive producer, and former carter high football player arthur muhammad wrote the script. Jackson, directed by thomas carter, and released by paramount pictures. Revolt highlights five life lessons we learned from the movie that still ring true today. True story the film coach carter was based on a true story of a man named ken carter who decided to change the way the basketball team was run at his local high school. Watch coach carter english subtitles at based on a true story, in which richmond high school head basketball coach ken carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results. Director thomas carter won black reel and black movie awards for his work on coach carter. Jan, 2005 coach carter, which marries lessons in basketball with those of becoming a good citizen, crosses lean on me with hoosiers and results in an inspiring story. Coach carter reunited with former students at richmond high. An mtv films production, coach carter attempts to tell the true story of a man who broke the mold to ensure his players would do the same. The story of the 1999 season is the basis for the 2005 film coach carter, with carter. That was my initial response upon seeing the ads for coach carter.
Jackson, who received both high praise and staunch criticism when he made national news for a gymnasium lockout of his entire undefeated team for poor academic performance. The film, coach carter is inspired by the true story of a high school basketball coach, ken carter with a mission to restructure an unaccomplished team into one of achievers. What carter lost tells the true story of friday night lights football rivals carter high school is really an afterthought in friday night lights the thuglike football team that stole the. In 1999, ken carter accepts the job of basketball coach for his old high school in a poor area of richmond, ca. Coach carter paramount pictures pg rating commentary by kevin miller do we really need another sports movie. It is based on the true story of richmond highschools basketball coach, ken carter. Coach carter is based on the true story of coach ken carter, played by samuel l. An analysis of the film coach carter inspired by a true. The movie is based on a true story, in which richmond high school california, usa head basketball coach ken carter, became famous in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results. Based on an incredible true story, coach carter is the inspirational account of controversial basketball coach ken carter academy award nominee samuel l.