Coach Carter (2005)
Genres: Sports, Drama, Teen, Biography
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Ri'chard, Rob Brown, Ashanti, Debbi Morgan, Vincent Laresca, Antwon Tanner, Channing Tatum, Rick Gonzalez, Texas Battle, Adrienne Bailon, Dana Davis, Octavia Spencer, Chauntal Lewis, Robert Hoffman, Denise Dowse, Nana Gbewonyo, Matt Jaworski
Coach Carter is a 2005 American biographical teen sports drama film starring Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Thomas Carter. It is based on the true story of Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter, who made headlines in 1999 for suspending 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. The ensemble cast features Rob Brown, Channing Tatum, Debbi Morgan, Robert Ri'chard and singer Ashanti.