Set in 1971, Coach Herman Boone, played by Denzel Washington, is hired as head coach over a newly integrated high school football team. The struggle to build a successful team is intensified by the struggle to surpass racial tensions. The team unifies when the players realize they share a common goal and realize attitude is what separates people and not race.
"Sports Classic. A true sports treasure. Denzel is great in everything he does, so it's especially nice when we get treated to his skills in a football movie. Arguably the best football movie." --Jason of SportsInMovies.com