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• Pride is based on the true story of Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) and the African-American swim team he organized in Philadelphia during the 1970s.Official Site: Pride

• Fast Facts

  1. Release date: March 23, 2007
  2. Director: Sunu Gonera
  3. Producers: Brett Forbes, Paul Hall, Patrick Rizzotti, Adam Rosenfelt and John Sacchi
  4. Screenwriters: Kevin Michael Smith, Michael Gozzard, J. Mills Goodloe and Kevin Michael Smith
  5. Running time: 104 minutes
  6. MPAA rating: PG
  7. Distributed by: Lionsgate
  8. Tagline: Inspired by true events

• Plot Synopsis

  Jim Ellis is working for the Philadelphia Department of Recreation in a facility that is scheduled for demolition when he meets some troubled kids who have some swimming ability. He sees a way to help them, and save the building, by forming a swim team. The film traces the team's experiences, dealing with challenges of racism, violence and city politics, as Ellis and the kids work towards a goal of competing at the state championships.Rotten Tomatoes: Pride Reviews

• Cast Information

  • Terrence Howard as Jim Ellis
  • Bernie Mac as Elston
  • Kimberly Elise as Sue Davis
  • Evan Ross as Reggie
  • Tom Arnold as Bink
  • Alphonso McAuley as Walt
  • Regine Nehy as Willie
  • Scott Reeves as Jake
  • Nate Parker as Hakim
  • Kevin L. Phillips as Andre
  • Gary Sturgis as Franklin
  • Brandon Fobbs as Puddin Head

• Jim Ellis

  1. Full name: James O. Ellis, III.The Philadelphia Inquirer: James Ellis, Swim Coach
  2. Born: 1948
  3. Position: Water Safety and Swim Instructor, Philadelphia Dept of recreationThe Philadelphia Inquirer: James Ellis, Swim Coach
  4. Coaches swimming at Marcus Foster pool in Nicetown, Pennsylvania

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  Bernie Mac | Terrence Howard | Kimberly Elise | Evan Ross | Tom Arnold | Regine Nehy | Swimming

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