In 1971 T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Va., football was the heart of the school, racism was at its peak as the school integrated blacks into classes and the football team. Remember the Titans , just released on video, is based on the true story of that town.
Tempers flare as white players refuse to play for Boone.
Yost convinces his players to continue playing for the coach in order to go on to college. As training begins the team is split between the races. If we don't come together on this hallowed ground, we too will be destroyed. Boone is a rough but devoted coach, while Yost is the softer of the two. Between the two coaches the players learn valuable lessons of life and of football.