Coach Jim Ellis shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor, he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.
$20,000,000
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March 23, 2007
Lionsgate, Fortress Features
24 people
Terrence Howard
Jim Ellis
Acting
Bernie Mac
Elston
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Kimberly Elise
Sue Davis
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Tom Arnold
Bink
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Brandon Fobbs
Puddin Head
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Alphonso McAuley
Walt
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Regine Nehy
Willie
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Nate Parker
Hakim
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Kevin Phillips
Andre
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Scott Eastwood
Jake
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Evan Ross
Reggie
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Gary Anthony Sturgis
Franklin
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