PRIDE!!!!

The year is 1973, and Jim Ellis, a college-educated African-American, can’t find a job. Driven by his love of competitive swimming, Jim converts an abandoned recreational pool hall in a Philadelphia slum with the help of Elston, a local janitor. But when city officials mark the new Philadelphia Department of Recreation for demolition, Jim fights back--by starting the city’s first African-American swim team. Recruiting troubled teens from the streets, Jim struggles to transform a motley team of novices into capable swimmers--all in time for the upcoming state championships. But as racism, violence and an unsympathetic city official threaten to tear the team apart, Jim must do everything he can to convince his swimmers that victory, both in and out of the pool, is within their reach.

This is the background information for this new movie. Overall feel good, make you cry at the end type story.

Recently MTVU came to my school with a promotion, They provided a free pre-screening Pride 1 month in advance to it being released in theaters with t-shirt give-aways, so naturally i had to jump on the opportunity :o). The movie is great, Terrance Howard really showed off his acting skills in this one, and definitely pumped some iron for the role. Bernie Mac as usual provided the comic relief to an otherwise serious movie. the casting was okay, but they all had great physiques which wasnt horrible to look at throughout the movie where they were pretty much shirtless the entire time anyway lol. An interesting twist which seperates this from the remember the titans or coach carters is that a girl was introduced as a somewhat important part to the swim team, while not a lead character it was refreshing to see.

Two thumbs wayy up for this one. I suggest that EVERYONE and their mother go see this movie when it hits theaters March 23rd. It will definitely brighten your day, maybe even put a pep in your step lol who knows!!!

Once Again, Until the next tyme! God Bless! Tell your Friends! lol

-J. Williams