Pride Movie

Categories: Entertainment | Movies | Contemporary Films | Drama Films
    • Release date: March 23, 2007
    • Director: Sunu Gonera
    • Producers: Brett Forbes, Paul Hall, Patrick Rizzotti, Adam Rosenfelt and John Sacchi
    • Screenwriters: Kevin Michael Smith, Michael Gozzard, J. Mills Goodloe and Kevin Michael Smith
    • Running time: 104 minutes
    • MPAA rating: PG
    • Distributed by: Lionsgate
    • Tagline: Inspired by true events

  • 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

  • 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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