In 1970s philadelphia, jim ellis terrence howard, who is driven by a love of competitive swimming, fixes up an abandoned pool building with the help of a janitor named elston bernie mac. Black people arent specifically known as being good swimmers, good athletes but swimming wasnt really part of that so it was really enlightening to watch this. Movies mailing list to receive updates on movies, tvseries and news of top movies. Pride, about a swim coach terrence howard leading an urban recreational centers swim team to a championship, about 1971, illustrates the adaptability and limitations of the sports movie. Jump 10 years forward and ellis has finished college as a math major and seeks to teach in philadelphia, only to face racism again. Terrence howards fright club 1 episode 2018 pride 2007 love beat the hell outta me 2001 narrator 2 credits. Terrence howard is an actor of such gravitas that he lends a powerful authenticity to every role he plays. Pride tells true story of africanamerican swim teams. Reviews and scores for movies involving terrence howard. Terrence howard was just out of college looking for work as a math teacher.
In a movie where characters appear in dimly lit interiors or near. Pride features a typically stellar performance from terrence howard. Driven by his love of competitive swimming, jim converts an abandoned recreational pool. All this usually formulaic film fictioninspiredbyreal events is made palatable by. Loosely based upon the true story of philadelphia swim coach james jim ellis, pride stars terrence howard, bernie mac, and kimberly elise.
Pride 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The year is 1973, and jim ellis terrence howard, a collegeeducated africanamerican, can. Competitive swimming has certainly not been overdone in sports movies, and the lessthancompelling pride might offer the reason why. Terrence howard, bernie mac, kimberly elise, tom arnold, brandon fobbs, alphonso mcauley, regine nehy, nate parker, kevin. With terrence howard, bernie mac, kimberly elise, tom arnold. Terrence howard and bernie mac make a good team and i love the storyline about trying to keep troubled black teenagers off the streets and they start swimming team. A new drama based on a true story stars oscar nominee terrence howard as an inner city philadelphia swim coach who helps his young team members discover their inner strength and determination to. Opening in the 1960s we meet jim ellis terrence howard as a superior swimmer unable to use his gifts because of his race. The 2007 movie pride starring terrence howard is based on what philadelphia swim coach. They get the period right, sell it with some toetapping music, and give terrence howard room to shine. Pride features a typically stellar performance from terrence howard, but ultimately falls victim to its over usage of sports movie cliches. Switching gears for the comedian opposite terrence howard in the film. Based on true events, pride is the inspiring story of jim ellis, a charismatic school teacher who changed lives forever when he founded an africanamerican swimming team in. Bernie mack and terrance howard have some great moments.
Starring alongside bernie mac and tom arnold, pride is based on the true story of a teacher. The idea behind the story may not be new, but pride is a fine example of the genre. Terrence howard is on the cusp of becoming a movie star. Pride 2007 the determined jim ellis starts a swim team for troubled teens at the philadelphia department of recreation. Sexy terrence howard is diving into his new role, which finally allows him to show off his six pack.
I really like terrence howard, and this movie was pretty good. Howard s take on ellis, who continues coaching swimming in philadelphia after 33 years and numerous olympic hopefuls, is one of pride, determination and resilience, a fact brought vividly to life by the films team name, pdr which also stands for philadelphia department of recreation. The film centers on jim ellis terrence howard and grouchy but caring janitor elston. Pride 2007 cast and crew in 1970s philadelphia, jim ellis terrence howard, who is driven by a love of competitive swimming, fixes up an abandoned pool building with the help of a janitor named.
Terrence howard list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Rent pride 2007 starring terrence howard and tom arnold on dvd and bluray. Terrence howard, bernie mac, tom arnold, kimberley elise. However, as the only black swimmer on his college team, jim encountered discrimination from other teams at swim meets. Tom arnold in pride 2007 pride 2007 terrence howard and evan ross in pride 2007.
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