 coach carter is a 2005 american biographical drama film directed by thomas carter. it is based on a true story of richmond high school basketball coach ken carter portrayed by samuel l. jackson, who made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results. the story was conceived from a screenplay co-written by john gatins and mark schwahn, who created the tv series one tree hill. the film also recycles a handful of plot devices from another television series, the white shadow, which director carter also co-starred in. the ensemble cast features rob brown, channing tatum, debbi morgan, and musical entertainer ashanti. the film was a co-production between the motion picture studios of mtv films and tollin/robbins productions. theatrically and for the home video rental market, it was commercially distributed by paramount pictures. coach carter explores professional ethics, academics and athletics.thomas carter. (2005). coach carter [motion picture] production notes. united states: paramount pictures. the sports action in the film was coordinated by the production company 
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