Pride (2007)

Directed by

Sunu Gonera

Genre

biographical film, buddy film, comedy drama, teen film, coming-of-age film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 44m

Rated

PG

Rating

6.7 of 10 from 73 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A swim coach and a janitor in Philadelphia build a swim team for inner-city kids. They turn a rundown pool into a place of achievement and pride.

inspiringdeterminedheartfeltunderdogupliftingearnestmotivational

What happens

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. The film centers on Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) and grouchy but caring janitor Elston (Bernie Mac). The two have a short-lived rivalry before becoming good friends. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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