Cine Forum: Remember the Titans

*Wednesday 5th of October at 17:45h,  Artillery Academy (back door access from Plaza Díaz Sanz) *

This is an interesting movie illustrating teamwork and based on true events. Denzel Washington takes on the role of a recently hired American football trainer who needs to face his team’s racism.  Against all odds he molds his players into a efficient and united group which doesn’t make judgments based on the color of skin.   This film is also appropriate for analyzing different kinds of leadership, motivation and communication.

Original title: Remember the Titans. Year 2000. Running time 113 min. Country: EEUU. Director: Boaz Yakin

Sinopsis: American football is one of the biggest events in Virginia.   It’s more than sport:  it’s a style of life, an institution that is venerated by all.  In 1971, during a time when racial integration obliged local authorities to create a single school for both blacks and whites, the essence of football will be tested in a trial by fire.  Herman Boone arrives from South Carolina to fill the post of trainer to T.C. Williams High “Titans”, succeeding Bill Yoast, a veteran trainer with a legendary reputation.   The challenge:  Will they let a black man replace a white one as leader of the team?   Rivals at first, together they have the mighty task of converting a ragtag group of aggressive and unguided kids into responsible and sensible adults while liberating a city of its intolerances and racial prejudices.  (FILMAFFINITY)