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Synopsis
A college-educated African-American schoolteacher frustrated by his inability to find a job repairs an abandoned recreational pool hall in hopes of starting Philadelphia's first African-American swim team in this inspirational drama that takes its cue from the true-life story of charismatic 1970s-era schoolteacher Jim Ellis. The year is 1973 and the job market is tight. Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) may have a college diploma, but despite his education he still can't seem to find a job. An aspiring teacher with a lifelong love of competitive swimming, Ellis determines to take his future into his own hands when he discovers a deserted recreational pool hall in the slums of the city. Though he and kindly local janitor Elston (Bernie Mac) do their best to get the crumbling pool hall in working order, the pair find their benevolent efforts thwarted when the building is targeted for demolition. Little do the forces that be know that Jim isn't a man to quietly lie down and admit defeat; despite the racism, violence, and threats made by an unsympathetic city official that all threaten to destroy his vivid new dream, the man who was once without purpose boldly resolves to recruit troubled street teens and transform them into capable swimmers in time for the upcoming state championships. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Cast

Tom Arnold Bink
Terrence Howard Jim Ellis
Bernie Mac Elston
Scott Reeves Jake
Gary Sturgis Franklin
Kimberly Elise Sue Davis
Alphonso McAuley Walt
Kevin L. Phillips Andre
Evan Ross Reggie
Brandon Fobbs Puddin Head
Brandon Fobbs Puddin' Head
Nate Parker Hakim
Regine Nehy Willie

Production Crew

Monroe Kelly Art Director
Amy McIntyre-Britt Casting
Anya Colloff Casting
Matthew Leonetti Cinematographer
Marc Schaberg Co-producer
Randy Winograd Co-producer
Aaron Zigman Composer (Music Score)
Paul A. Simmons Costume Designer
Sunu Gonera Director
Billy Fox Editor
Eberhard Kayser Executive Producer
John Sacchi Executive Producer
Kimberly C. Anderson Executive Producer
Malcolm Petal Executive Producer
Michael Paseornek Executive Producer
Sam Nazarian Executive Producer
Terrence Howard Executive Producer
Victoria Frederick Executive Producer
Victoria Fredrick Executive Producer
Bruce Franklin First Assistant Director
Max D. Day First Assistant Director
Jay Faires Musical Direction/Supervision
Adam Rosenfelt Producer
Brett Forbes Producer
Michael Ohoven Producer
Patrick Rizzotti Producer
Paul Hall Producer
Steve Saklad Production Designer
Kevin Michael Smith Screen Story
Mike Gozzard Screen Story
J. Mills Goodloe Screenwriter
Kevin Michael Smith Screenwriter
Mike Gozzard Screenwriter
Norman Vance, Jr. Screenwriter
Leonard Spears Set Decorator
Paul Ledford Sound/Sound Designer
Pete Romano Underwater Photography
Year: 2007
Runtime: 108
Country: Germany
MPAA Rating: PG
for thematic material, language including some racial epithets, and violence
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Sound
Dolby Digital

Produced by
Cinerenta
Element Films
Fortress Features
L.I.F.T.
Lionsgate
Paul Hall Productions

Release
March 23, 2007 (USA - Limited)
by Lionsgate