Pride (2007 film)
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| Pride | |
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 One-sheet theatrical poster for Pride |
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| Directed by | Sunu Gonera |
| Produced by | Brett Forbes Paul Hall Patrick Rizzotti Adam Rosenfelt John Sacchi |
| Written by | Kevin Michael Smith Michael Gozzard J. Mills Goodloe Kevin Michael Smith |
| Starring | Terrence Howard Bernie Mac Kimberly Elise |
| Music by | Aaron Zigman |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | March 23, 2007 |
| Running time | 104 min |
| Language | English |
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Pride is a drama film released by Lionsgate Entertainment on March 23, 2007 (see 2007 in film). Based upon the true story of Philadelphia swim coach James "Jim" Ellis, Pride stars Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, and Kimberly Elise, and was directed by Sunu Gonera
[edit] Plot summary
It is 1973 and it’s still not easy for an African-American male, even a college-educated one like Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), to find employment. Struggling to find anything better, Jim, a former competitive swimmer, accepts the job of dismantling a dilapidated public swimming pool operated by the Philadelphia Department of Recreation. This immediately causes some friction between him and a bitter, protective janitor named Elston (Bernie Mac) who works there. One day, Jim sees a group of troubled black teens who have just been thrown off the basketball court and invites them for a swim. Andre (Kevin Phillips), Hakim (Nate Parker), Reggie (Evan Ross), Puddin’ Head (Brandon Fobbs), and Walt (Alphonso McAuley) prove to be fairly capable swimmers and with a few pointers, could become great swimmers. With some help from Elston, Jim decides to try and save the public swimming pool by starting the city’s first all African-American swim team. When the team also acquires Willie (Regine Nehy), a female swimmer more gifted than any of the guys, the prospects of competing against much more experienced rival teams begin to seem more positive. Throughout their struggles, in or out of the swimming pool, Jim embraces and mentors the kids, hoping to help them become successful at swimming and in all aspects of their lives.
[edit] Cast
- Terrence Howard as Jim Ellis
- Bernie Mac as Elston
- Kimberly Elise as Sue Davis
- Evan Ross as Reggie
- Tom Arnold as The Bink
- Alphonso McAuley as Walt
- Regine Nehy as Willie
- Scott Reeves as Jake
- Nate Parker as Hakim
- Kevin L. Phillips as Andre
- Gary Sturgis as Franklin
- Brandon Fobbs as Puddin Head
