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Pride

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Germany, United States · 2007
Rated PG · 1h 44m
Director Sunu Gonera
Starring Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Kimberly Elise, Tom Arnold
Genre Drama

Based on a true story, Pride follows Jim Ellis, the coach that beat the odds to create Philadelphia's first all Black swim team in the 1970s. Ellis mentors the talented swimmers as they face well-off white competitors and struggle with racism, crime, and poverty.

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Austin Chronicle by

Pride's story was etched in stone ages ago by mysterious movie powers beyond our understanding, and all the Staples Singers' songs in the world won't keep it from its appointed rounds.

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Miami Herald by Connie Ogle

A measured, magnificently understated and intense performance by Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow, Crash) as Ellis gives Pride its fire and heart.

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New York Magazine (Vulture) by David Edelstein

This is familiar terrain jazzed up by unfamiliar voices--principally Terrence Howard and his high-pitched, singsong drawl. You don't quite know what he's thinking; he might even be demented. But he keeps you watching and guessing.

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Washington Post by Desson Thomson

Inspired by the true story of Ellis, has Hollywood formula practically stitched to its Speedo. But the characters and the actors who play them are so captivating, we're too entertained and charmed to notice.

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Charlotte Observer by Lawrence Toppman

It's about black athletes, and they swim. It's as reassuringly uplifting as its predecessors, but the African-American and aquatic elements set it pleasantly apart.

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