Pride
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.
Critics Sentiment
PDR team achieves success at the state swimming championships
Jim confronts the neighborhood drug dealer threatening the kids
The film drops significantly during the underdeveloped drug dealer subplot, then recovers strongly as it builds toward the championship climax
Pride follows a familiar sports movie formula but succeeds through strong performances, particularly Terrence Howard and Bernie Mac, who bring sincerity to their mentoring roles. While critics noted predictable elements and some technical swimming inaccuracies, most found the film emotionally satisfying and genuinely inspirational. The sentiment builds steadily toward an effective championship climax, with only a poorly developed criminal subplot dragging down the otherwise uplifting narrative.
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Terrence Howard
Jim Ellis
Bernie Mac
Elston
Kimberly Elise
Sue Davis
Tom Arnold
Bink
Brandon Fobbs
Puddin Head
Alphonso McAuley
Walt
Regine Nehy
Willie
Nate Parker
Hakim
Kevin Phillips
Andre
Scott Eastwood
Jake
Evan Ross
Reggie
Gary Anthony Sturgis
Franklin
Jesse Moore
Artrell
Carol Sutton
Ophelia
Tony Bentley
Race Official
Vance Strickland
Race Official (Mainline)
Louis Herthum
Coach Logan - 1964
Wayne Ferrara
Race Official (PDR)
George Sanchez
Starter - 1964
Anthony Bean
Ron Lincoln
Crew
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