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Glory Road (2006)

Year of U.S. Release: 2006

Starring: Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Austin Nichols, Evan Jones, Mehcad Brooks.
Director: James Gartner
Screenwriter(s): Chris Cleveland
Producer(s): Jerry Bruckheimer
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Prod. Company: Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Genre(s): Drama
Shooting Locations: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
U.S. Release Date: January 13, 2006 (Wide)
U.S. DVD Release Date: June 06, 2006
U.S. Box Office Total:
Rated Parental Guidance Suggested for racial issues including violence and epithets, and momentary language.
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In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.

arrowPlot Summary:
''Glory Road'' is based on the inspiring true story of the underdog Texas Western basketball team whose drive to win superceded some of the most bruising and difficult challenges during a point in U.S. history of massive cultural and philosophical turmoil. It was a time when, against all odds, the first all African American starting lineup of players took the country by storm and, in a surprise turn of events, wont the 1966 NCAA tournament title. Josh Lucas stars as Hall of Famer Don Haskins, the passionately dedicated college basketball coach that changed the history of basketball and, in turn, helped change the course of history. The film is directed by James Gartner, written by Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois.
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