Good Movie

Rating: 7/10 (17 February 2002)

It's a good movie that shows the prevalence of racism still present in the early 70's, and how ignorance makes matters worse. It was when everyone got together and learned from each other that the gaps were bridged, and sometimes, the prices that need to be paid along the way to bridge the gap, but the ultimate profit that can be earned.
In the tradition of Song of the South, It is the youth who see things clearly the easiest, and it isn't until tragedy strikes home that some of the adults begin to wake up. OK. The little kids still had some problems, but mostly overcame. Others ride the wave of glory to acceptance. Unlike Song of the South, not everyone can overcome the blinders of racism. It's very real, and perhaps that's it's strength.
Once you see the politics of this movie, you will never look at High School football the same way again. Oh, don't forget. This story is based on what really happened in the 1971 Titan football season.