Terrence Howard plays Jim Ellis in this based on a true story film about an abandoned recreational pool in Philadelphia's ghetto. Jim was one of I am sure very very few African American swimmers in the 70's who was often times not allowed to swim. Struggling to find a job, the City hires him to clean up an old building before it is going to be tore down. After some hard work he fixes up the swimming pool and invites some of the neighbor boys who had played basketball outside everyday inside to swim and cool off. After a lot of training they form a team and begin to compete with other schools. It is a great feel good movie, if you liked
Remember the Titans and
Coach Carter you will like this. Another great story, just with a different sport.