A Compelling Movie

Rating: 9/10 (28 December 2001)

This one is a keeper. Some of the best movies made deal with real incidents as this one does from what happened in 1971. This movie should be required viewing for every high school student (actually everyone should see this one). A very good look into race relations and how one of the best ways to improve relations is through getting to know the other person (people are rarely what they appear to be). The key to Coach Boone's bringing the team together was his getting them to learn about each other. It has been said many times that sports is a great metaphor for learning life's lessons. Remember The Titans drives that point home. Here is a story of a team coming together and a town learning that and starting to come together as well. The movie builds itself well, has humor in it, and involves you emotionally. The DVD contains many extras including a very good behind the scenes hosted by Lynn Swan and includes the two real coaches, Bill Yoast and Herman Boone (who became best friends).