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{{short description|2005 film directed by Thomas Carter}}
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'''''Coach Carter''''' is a 2005 American [[biographical film|biographical]] [[sports film|sports]] [[drama film]] starring [[Samuel L. Jackson]] and directed by [[Thomas Carter (director)|Thomas Carter]]. It is based on the true story of [[Richmond High School (Richmond, California)|Richmond High School]] basketball coach [[Ken Carter]], who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results.<ref>{{cite news|last=Turner|first=Miki|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page3/story?page=turner/kencarter|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718112817/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page3/story?page=turner/kencarter|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 18, 2012|title=The real Coach Carter is a class act|work=[[ESPN.com]]|date=January 13, 2005|access-date=April 6, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1999/01/08/NEWS7082.dtl|title=Coach scores points for academics|work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|publisher=[[SFGate.com]]|date=January 8, 1999|access-date=April 6, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=McManis|first=Sam|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1999/01/12/MN47218.DTL|title=Richmond Rebound|work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|publisher=[[SFGate.com]]|date=January 12, 1999|access-date=April 6, 2012}}</ref> The screenplay was co-written by John Gatins and [[Mark Schwahn]]. The cast features [[Rob Brown (actor)|Rob Brown]], [[Channing Tatum]] (in his film debut), [[Debbi Morgan]], [[Robert Ri'chard]], and the singer [[Ashanti (singer)|Ashanti]].
'''''Coach Carter''''' is a 2005 American [[biographical film|biographical]] [[sports film|sports]] [[drama film]] starring [[Samuel L. Jackson]] and directed by [[Thomas Carter (director)|Thomas Carter]]. It is based on the true story of [[Richmond High School (Richmond, California)|Richmond High School]] basketball coach [[Ken Carter]], who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results.<ref>{{cite news|last=Turner|first=Miki|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page3/story?page=turner/kencarter|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718112817/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page3/story?page=turner/kencarter|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 18, 2012|title=The real Coach Carter is a class act|work=[[ESPN.com]]|date=January 13, 2005|access-date=April 6, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1999/01/08/NEWS7082.dtl|title=Coach scores points for academics|work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|publisher=[[SFGate.com]]|date=January 8, 1999|access-date=April 6, 2012|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607074745/https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Coach-scores-points-for-academics-3240562.php|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=McManis|first=Sam|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1999/01/12/MN47218.DTL|title=Richmond Rebound|work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|publisher=[[SFGate.com]]|date=January 12, 1999|access-date=April 6, 2012|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607074805/https://www.sfgate.com/education/article/Richmond-Rebound-High-school-basketball-players-2952622.php|url-status=live}}</ref> The screenplay was co-written by John Gatins and [[Mark Schwahn]]. The cast features [[Rob Brown (actor)|Rob Brown]], [[Channing Tatum]] (in his film debut), [[Debbi Morgan]], [[Robert Ri'chard]], and singer [[Ashanti (singer)|Ashanti]].


The film was a [[international co-production|co-production]] between [[MTV Films]] and [[Tollin/Robbins Productions]]. It was commercially distributed by [[Paramount Pictures]] for theatrical release and home video rental. The film explores professional ethics, academics, and athletics.<ref name="film">[[Thomas Carter (director)|Thomas Carter]]. (2005). ''Coach Carter'' [Motion picture] Production Notes. United States: [[Paramount Pictures]].</ref> The sports action in the film was coordinated by Mark Ellis. On January 11, the film's soundtrack was released by [[Capitol Records]], and the film's score was composed and orchestrated by musician [[Trevor Rabin]].
The film was a [[international co-production|coproduction]] between [[MTV Films]] and [[Tollin/Robbins Productions]]. It was commercially distributed by [[Paramount Pictures]] for theatrical release and home video rental. The film explores professional ethics, academics, and athletics.<ref name="film">[[Thomas Carter (director)|Thomas Carter]]. (2005). ''Coach Carter'' [Motion picture] Production Notes. United States: [[Paramount Pictures]].</ref> The sports action in the film was coordinated by Mark Ellis. On January 11, the film's soundtrack was released by [[Capitol Records]], and the film's score was composed and orchestrated by musician [[Trevor Rabin]]. ''Coach Carter'' was released in the United States on January 14, 2005, and earned $76.7 million on a $30 million budget. It received a varied reception from critics.<ref name="metacritic" />
 
''Coach Carter'' was released in the United States on January 14, 2005, and earned $77 million. It received a varied reception from critics.<ref name="metacritic" />


==Plot==
==Plot==
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In [[Richmond, California]], Ken Carter becomes the coach of Richmond High School's basketball team, the Oilers, which he once played for. The team is initially undisciplined and disrespectful. Carter implements strict contracts requiring the players to sit in the front rows of their classes, maintain a 2.3 [[Grading in education|GPA]], and submit to progress reports on grades and attendance.
In [[Richmond, California]], Ken Carter becomes the coach of Richmond High School's basketball team, the Oilers, for which he once played. The team is initially undisciplined and disrespectful. Carter implements strict contracts requiring the players to sit in the front rows of their classes, maintain a 2.3 [[Grading in education|GPA]], and submit to progress reports on grades and attendance. Despite parental opposition, most players sign the contracts, though some, including talented player and drug dealer Timo Cruz, walk out. Principal Garrison questions Carter's strict approach, doubting the players' ability to meet his demands.
 
Despite parental opposition, most players sign the contracts, though some, including talented player and drug dealer Timo Cruz, walk out. Principal Garrison questions Carter's strict approach, doubting the players' ability to meet his demands.


Carter imposes a rigorous training regimen focused on conditioning and teamwork. His son, Damian, joins the team after transferring from a private school. Cruz eventually asks to rejoin, agreeing to complete a series of tough exercises. Although he falls short, his teammates help him finish, allowing him to rejoin the team.
Carter imposes a rigorous training regimen focused on conditioning and teamwork. His son, Damian, joins the team after transferring from a private school. Cruz eventually asks to rejoin, agreeing to complete a series of tough exercises. Although he falls short, his teammates help him finish, allowing him to rejoin the team.


Team captain Kenyon Stone struggles with his girlfriend Kyra's pregnancy, leading to tension between them with Kenyon wanting to go to college and knowing a baby will stop this from happening. Another player, Junior Battle, is suspended for skipping classes. His mother, Willa, pleads with Carter, who reinstates Junior after he apologizes.
Team captain Kenyon Stone struggles with his girlfriend Kyra's pregnancy, leading to tension between them, with Kenyon wanting to go to college and knowing a baby will stop this from happening. Another player, Junior Battle, is suspended for skipping classes. His mother, Willa, pleads with Carter, who reinstates Junior after he apologizes.


The team improves, bonding with Carter and becoming undefeated in the regular season. After winning a holiday tournament, the team sneaks out to a party, which Carter interrupts. He later discovers some players are failing academically and locks the gym, directing the team to study until they meet the contract's terms.
The team improves, bonding with Carter and becoming undefeated in the regular season. After winning a holiday tournament, the team sneaks out to a party, which Carter interrupts. He later discovers some players are failing academically and locks the gym, directing the team to study until they meet the contract's terms.


Cruz quits the team again, but begs Carter to return after witnessing his cousin Renny being shot to death. Carter's gym lockdown draws media attention and community outrage. He argues that the boys need education to avoid a life of crime or limited prospects. At a school board hearing, Carter declares he will resign if the lockdown is lifted. Despite support from Principal Garrison and the board's chairwoman, the lockdown is ended by the majority vote.
Cruz angrily quits the team again, but after his cousin Renny is gunned down in a drug deal gone wrong, he apologizes to Carter and begs to rejoin the team. Carter's gym lockdown draws media attention and community outrage. He argues that the boys need education to avoid a life of crime or limited prospects. At a school board hearing, Carter declares he will resign if the lockdown is lifted. Despite support from Principal Garrison and the board's chairwoman, the lockdown is ended by the majority vote.


Carter prepares to leave, but the team, inspired by his message, chooses to continue studying instead of playing. Cruz, responding to Carter's repeated query about his deepest fear, quotes from ''[[A Return to Love]]'', thanking Carter for saving his life.
Carter prepares to leave, but the team, inspired by his message, chooses to continue studying instead of playing. Cruz, responding to Carter's repeated query about his deepest fear, quotes from ''[[A Return to Love]]'', thanking Carter for saving his life.


The team reaches their academic goals. Kenyon reconciles with Kyra, who reveals she had an abortion, and invites her to join him at college. The team plays in the state tournament, losing narrowly to St. Francis. Despite the loss, Carter is proud of their perseverance and academic achievements. The team is celebrated by the community, with several players earning college scholarships.
The team achieves their academic goals with success. Kenyon reconciles with Kyra, who reveals she had an abortion, and invites her to join him at college. The team plays in the state tournament, losing narrowly to St. Francis. Despite the loss, Carter is proud of their perseverance and academic achievements. The team is celebrated by the community, with several players earning college scholarships.


==Cast==
==Cast==
[[File:Samuel L. Jackson TIFF, 2006.jpg|thumb|upright|Samuel L. Jackson who portrayed real-life basketball coach Ken Carter]]
[[File:Samuel L. Jackson TIFF, 2006.jpg|thumb|upright|Samuel L. Jackson portrayed real-life basketball coach Ken Carter.]]
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* [[Samuel L. Jackson]] as [[Ken Carter|Coach Ken Carter]]
* [[Samuel L. Jackson]] as [[Ken Carter|Coach Ken Carter]]
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* [[Channing Tatum]] as Jason Lyle  
* [[Channing Tatum]] as Jason Lyle  
* [[Ashanti (singer)|Ashanti]] as Kyra
* [[Ashanti (singer)|Ashanti]] as Kyra
* [[Debbi Morgan]] as Tonya Carter<ref>However, in the dialogue of the movie, the character played by Debbi Morgan referred to herself as the "girlfriend" of Ken Carter</ref>
* [[Debbi Morgan]] as Tonya Carter<ref>However, in the dialogue of the movie, the character played by Debbi Morgan referred to herself as the "girlfriend" of Ken Carter's</ref>
* [[Vincent Laresca]] as Renny
* [[Vincent Laresca]] as Renny
* [[Denise Dowse]] as Principal Garrison
* [[Denise Dowse]] as Principal Garrison
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* [[Adrienne Bailon]] as Dominique
* [[Adrienne Bailon]] as Dominique
* [[Dana Davis]] as Peyton
* [[Dana Davis]] as Peyton
* [[Sonya Eddy]] as Worm's mother
* [[Sonya Eddy]] as Worm's Mother
* [[Lil Scrappy]] as Kentrell
* [[Lil Scrappy]] as Kentrell
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==Production==
==Production==
Production started in mid-2004 and ended in late 2004.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
Production started in mid-2004 and ended in late 2004.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} Filming locations for the motion picture included [[Los Angeles]] and [[Long Beach, California]];<ref>{{cite web |url=https://movies.yahoo.com/movie/coach-carter/production-details.html |title=Coach Carter Production Details |publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]] |access-date=February 3, 2013}}</ref> the locations in Long Beach included St. Anthony High School's gymnasium.
 
Filming locations for the motion picture included, [[Long Beach, California]] and [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://movies.yahoo.com/movie/coach-carter/production-details.html |title=Coach Carter Production Details |publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]] |access-date=February 3, 2013}}</ref> Such locations in Long Beach included St. Anthony High School's gymnasium.


==Release==
==Release==
''Coach Carter'' was released on January 14, 2005, in the United States. During that weekend, the film opened in 1st place grossing $24.2 million from 2,524 locations, beating out ''[[Meet the Fockers]]'' ($19.3 million).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2005&wknd=02&p=.htm |title=January 14-16, 2005 Weekend |publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]] |access-date=February 3, 2013}}</ref> The film's revenue dropped by 24% in its third week of release, earning $8 million. For that particular weekend, the film slipped to 5th place with a slightly higher theater count at 2,574.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2005&wknd=04&p=.htm |title=January 28-30, 2005 Weekend |publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]] |access-date=February 3, 2013}}</ref> ''Coach Carter'' went on to top out domestically at $67.3 million through a 16-week theatrical run.<ref name=BoxOfficeMojo/> For 2005 as a whole, the film would cumulatively rank at a box office performance position of 36.<ref>[https://boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?yr=2005&p=.htm 2005 DOMESTIC GROSSES]. [[Box Office Mojo]]. Retrieved February 3, 2013.</ref>
''Coach Carter'' was released on January 14, 2005, in the United States. During that weekend, the film opened in first place, grossing $24.2 million from 2,524 locations, beating out ''[[Meet the Fockers]]'' ($19.3 million).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2005&wknd=02&p=.htm |title=January 14-16, 2005 Weekend |publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]] |access-date=February 3, 2013}}</ref> The film's revenue dropped by 24% in its third week of release, earning $8 million. For that particular weekend, the film slipped to fifth place with a slightly higher theater count at 2,574.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2005&wknd=04&p=.htm |title=January 28-30, 2005 Weekend |publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]] |access-date=February 3, 2013 |archive-date=May 15, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515185228/http://boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2005&wknd=04&p=.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Coach Carter'' went on to top out domestically at $67.3 million through a 16-week theatrical run.<ref name=BoxOfficeMojo/> For 2005 as a whole, the film cumulatively ranked at a box-office performance position of 36.<ref>[https://boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?yr=2005&p=.htm 2005 DOMESTIC GROSSES] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120130235103/http://boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?yr=2005&p=.htm |date=January 30, 2012 }}. [[Box Office Mojo]]. Retrieved February 3, 2013.</ref>


Following its cinematic release in theaters, the [[DVD region code|Region 1]] edition of the film was released on VHS and DVD in the United States on June 21, 2005. Special features for the DVD include; two commentaries: ''Coach Carter: The Man Behind the Movie, Fast Break at Richmond High'', Deleted Scenes and Music Video "Hope" by Twista Featuring Faith Evans.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-coach-carter-samuel-l-jackson/8566662?ean=97363412649 |title=Coach Carter DVD Widescreen |publisher=[[Barnes & Noble]] |access-date=February 3, 2013}}</ref>
Following its release in theaters, the [[DVD region code|Region 1]] edition of the film was released on VHS and DVD in the United States on June 21, 2005. Special features for the DVD include two commentaries: ''Coach Carter: The Man Behind the Movie'' and ''Fast Break at Richmond High'', deleted scenes, and a music video, "[[Hope (Twista song)|Hope]]", by [[Twista]] featuring [[Faith Evans]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-coach-carter-samuel-l-jackson/8566662?ean=97363412649 |title=Coach Carter DVD Widescreen |publisher=[[Barnes & Noble]] |access-date=February 3, 2013}}</ref>


A restored widescreen high-definition [[Blu-ray Disc]] version of the film was released on December 16, 2008. Special features include two commentaries - The Man Behind the Movie; Fast Break at Richmond High; 6 Deleted scenes; "Hope" music video by Twista featuring Faith Evans; Writing Coach Carter: The Two Man Game; Coach Carter: Making the Cut; and the theatrical trailer in HD.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-coach-carter-samuel-l-jackson/8566662?ean=97361399348 |title=Coach Carter Blu-Ray |publisher=[[Barnes & Noble]] |access-date=February 3, 2013}}</ref> An additional viewing option for the film in the media format of [[Video on demand]] has been made available as well.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Carter/dp/B0056JJ1M8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359929505&sr=8-1&keywords=coach+carter |title=Coach Carter VOD Format |website=Amazon |access-date=February 3, 2013}}</ref>
A restored widescreen, high-definition [[Blu-ray Disc]] version of the film was released on December 16, 2008. Special features include two commentaries: ''The Man Behind the Movie and Fast Break at Richmond High''; six deleted scenes; "Hope" music video by Twista featuring Faith Evans; writing ''Coach Carter: The Two Man Game''; ''Coach Carter: Making the Cut''; and the theatrical trailer in HD.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-coach-carter-samuel-l-jackson/8566662?ean=97361399348 |title=Coach Carter Blu-Ray |publisher=[[Barnes & Noble]] |access-date=February 3, 2013}}</ref> An additional viewing option for the film in the media format of [[video on demand]] has been made available, as well.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Carter/dp/B0056JJ1M8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359929505&sr=8-1&keywords=coach+carter |title=Coach Carter VOD Format |website=Amazon |access-date=February 3, 2013 |archive-date=December 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207091712/https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Carter/dp/B0056JJ1M8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359929505&sr=8-1&keywords=coach+carter |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has an approval rating of 64% based on 149 reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Even though it's based on a true story, ''Coach Carter'' is pretty formulaic stuff, but it's effective and energetic, thanks to a strong central performance from Samuel L. Jackson."<ref name="rt">[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/coach_carter/ Coach Carter (2005)]. [[Rotten Tomatoes]]. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved June 1, 2024.</ref> On [[Metacritic]], which assigns a [[weighted mean|weighted average]], the film has a score of 57 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.<ref name="metacritic">[https://www.metacritic.com/movie/coach-carter Coach Carter]. [[Metacritic]]. CNET Networks. Retrieved February 3, 2013.</ref> Audiences polled by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film an average grade of "A" on a scale of A+ to F.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.cinemascore.com |title=Coach Carter |work=[[CinemaScore]]|access-date=September 13, 2018}}</ref>
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has an approval rating of 64% based on 149 reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Even though it's based on a true story, ''Coach Carter'' is pretty formulaic stuff, but it's effective and energetic, thanks to a strong central performance from Samuel L. Jackson."<ref name="rt">[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/coach_carter/ Coach Carter (2005)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200314125801/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/coach_carter |date=March 14, 2020 }}. [[Rotten Tomatoes]]. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved June 1, 2024.</ref> On [[Metacritic]], which assigns a [[weighted mean|weighted average]], the film has a score of 57 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.<ref name="metacritic">[https://www.metacritic.com/movie/coach-carter Coach Carter] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814175647/http://www.metacritic.com/movie/coach-carter |date=August 14, 2016 }}. [[Metacritic]]. CNET Networks. Retrieved February 3, 2013.</ref> Audiences polled by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film an average grade of "A" on a scale of A+ to F.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.cinemascore.com/ |title=Coach Carter |work=[[CinemaScore]] |access-date=September 13, 2018 |archive-date=February 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217211441/https://m.cinemascore.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[Roger Ebert]] suspected a link between the film's focus on good role models and Jackson's decision to not co-star with [[50 Cent]], citing the "underlying values of the rapper’s life", and gave the film three out of four stars.<ref>https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/coach-carter-2005</ref>


==Accolades==
==Accolades==
The film was nominated and won several awards in 2005–06.
The film was nominated for and won several awards in 2005–06.
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|rowspan=4|[[Black Reel Awards of 2006]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blackreelawards.wordpress.com/winners/ |title=Black Reel Awards winners |date=February 12, 2009 |access-date=February 3, 2013 |publisher=Black Reel Awards}}</ref>
|rowspan=4|[[Black Reel Awards of 2006]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blackreelawards.wordpress.com/winners/ |title=Black Reel Awards winners |date=February 12, 2009 |access-date=February 3, 2013 |publisher=Black Reel Awards |archive-date=October 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101009020432/http://blackreelawards.wordpress.com/winners/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|Best Director
| style="text-align:center;"|Best Director
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|[[ESPY Awards 2005]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/espy2005/s/05nomineesindex.html |title=The 2005 Espy Awards Nominees |access-date=February 3, 2013 |publisher=ESPN}}</ref>
|[[ESPY Awards 2005]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/espy2005/s/05nomineesindex.html |title=The 2005 Espy Awards Nominees |access-date=February 3, 2013 |publisher=ESPN |archive-date=January 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126085846/https://www.espn.com/espy2005/s/05nomineesindex.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|Best Sports Movie
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|2006 [[32nd People's Choice Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2006 |title=People's Choice Awards 2006 Nominees |access-date=February 3, 2013 |publisher=People's Choice Awards}}</ref>
|2006 [[32nd People's Choice Awards]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2006 |title=People's Choice Awards 2006 Nominees |access-date=February 3, 2013 |publisher=People's Choice Awards |archive-date=July 22, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722194402/http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2006 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|Favorite Movie Drama
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{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = ''Coach Carter: Music from the Motion Picture''
| headline     = ''Coach Carter: Music from the Motion Picture''
| total_length = 53:23
| total_length = 53:23
| title1 = All Night Long
| title1       = All Night Long
| length1 = 3:33
| length1       = 3:33
| title2 = No Need for Conversation
| title2       = No Need for Conversation
| length2 = 3:38
| length2       = 3:38
| title3 = Professional
| title3       = Professional
| length3 = 3:36
| length3       = 3:36
| title4 = Southside
| title4       = Southside
| length4 = 4:13
| length4       = 4:13
| title5 = Roll Wit' You
| title5       = Roll Wit' You
| length5 = 3:23
| length5       = 3:23
| title6 = Wouldn't You Like to Ride
| title6       = Wouldn't You Like to Ride
| length6 = 3:51
| length6       = 3:51
| title7 = Hope
| title7       = [[Hope (Twista song)|Hope]]
| length7 = 4:12
| length7       = 4:12
| title8 = Your Love (Is The Greatest Drug I've Ever Known)
| title8       = Your Love (Is The Greatest Drug I've Ever Known)
| length8 = 3:34
| length8       = 3:34
| title9 = This One
| title9       = This One
| length9 = 3:06
| length9       = 3:06
| title10 = Beauty Queen
| title10       = Beauty Queen
| length10 = 3:44
| length10     = 3:44
| title11 = Balla
| title11       = Balla
| length11 = 4:07
| length11     = 4:07
| title12 = Time
| title12       = Time
| length12 = 4:52
| length12     = 4:52
| title13 = What Love Can Do
| title13       = What Love Can Do
| length13 = 4:04
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==References==
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;Further reading
==Further reading==
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* {{cite book | last=Carter | first=Ken | title=Yes Ma'am, No Sir: The 12 Essential Steps for Success in Life | year=2012 | publisher=Business Plus | isbn=978-1-455-50234-9 | url-access=registration | url=https://archive.org/details/yesmaamnosir12es0000cart }}
* {{cite book | last=Carter | first=Ken | title=Yes Ma'am, No Sir: The 12 Essential Steps for Success in Life | year=2012 | publisher=Business Plus | isbn=978-1-455-50234-9 | url-access=registration | url=https://archive.org/details/yesmaamnosir12es0000cart }}
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Template:Short description Template:Pp Template:Use American English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox film/short descriptionScript error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "[". Coach Carter is a 2005 American biographical sports drama film starring Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Thomas Carter. It is based on the true story of Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter, who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results.[1][2][3] The screenplay was co-written by John Gatins and Mark Schwahn. The cast features Rob Brown, Channing Tatum (in his film debut), Debbi Morgan, Robert Ri'chard, and singer Ashanti.

The film was a coproduction between MTV Films and Tollin/Robbins Productions. It was commercially distributed by Paramount Pictures for theatrical release and home video rental. The film explores professional ethics, academics, and athletics.[4] The sports action in the film was coordinated by Mark Ellis. On January 11, the film's soundtrack was released by Capitol Records, and the film's score was composed and orchestrated by musician Trevor Rabin. Coach Carter was released in the United States on January 14, 2005, and earned $76.7 million on a $30 million budget. It received a varied reception from critics.[5]

Plot

In Richmond, California, Ken Carter becomes the coach of Richmond High School's basketball team, the Oilers, for which he once played. The team is initially undisciplined and disrespectful. Carter implements strict contracts requiring the players to sit in the front rows of their classes, maintain a 2.3 GPA, and submit to progress reports on grades and attendance. Despite parental opposition, most players sign the contracts, though some, including talented player and drug dealer Timo Cruz, walk out. Principal Garrison questions Carter's strict approach, doubting the players' ability to meet his demands.

Carter imposes a rigorous training regimen focused on conditioning and teamwork. His son, Damian, joins the team after transferring from a private school. Cruz eventually asks to rejoin, agreeing to complete a series of tough exercises. Although he falls short, his teammates help him finish, allowing him to rejoin the team.

Team captain Kenyon Stone struggles with his girlfriend Kyra's pregnancy, leading to tension between them, with Kenyon wanting to go to college and knowing a baby will stop this from happening. Another player, Junior Battle, is suspended for skipping classes. His mother, Willa, pleads with Carter, who reinstates Junior after he apologizes.

The team improves, bonding with Carter and becoming undefeated in the regular season. After winning a holiday tournament, the team sneaks out to a party, which Carter interrupts. He later discovers some players are failing academically and locks the gym, directing the team to study until they meet the contract's terms.

Cruz angrily quits the team again, but after his cousin Renny is gunned down in a drug deal gone wrong, he apologizes to Carter and begs to rejoin the team. Carter's gym lockdown draws media attention and community outrage. He argues that the boys need education to avoid a life of crime or limited prospects. At a school board hearing, Carter declares he will resign if the lockdown is lifted. Despite support from Principal Garrison and the board's chairwoman, the lockdown is ended by the majority vote.

Carter prepares to leave, but the team, inspired by his message, chooses to continue studying instead of playing. Cruz, responding to Carter's repeated query about his deepest fear, quotes from A Return to Love, thanking Carter for saving his life.

The team achieves their academic goals with success. Kenyon reconciles with Kyra, who reveals she had an abortion, and invites her to join him at college. The team plays in the state tournament, losing narrowly to St. Francis. Despite the loss, Carter is proud of their perseverance and academic achievements. The team is celebrated by the community, with several players earning college scholarships.

Cast

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Samuel L. Jackson portrayed real-life basketball coach Ken Carter.

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Production

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Release

Coach Carter was released on January 14, 2005, in the United States. During that weekend, the film opened in first place, grossing $24.2 million from 2,524 locations, beating out Meet the Fockers ($19.3 million).[8] The film's revenue dropped by 24% in its third week of release, earning $8 million. For that particular weekend, the film slipped to fifth place with a slightly higher theater count at 2,574.[9] Coach Carter went on to top out domestically at $67.3 million through a 16-week theatrical run.[10] For 2005 as a whole, the film cumulatively ranked at a box-office performance position of 36.[11]

Following its release in theaters, the Region 1 edition of the film was released on VHS and DVD in the United States on June 21, 2005. Special features for the DVD include two commentaries: Coach Carter: The Man Behind the Movie and Fast Break at Richmond High, deleted scenes, and a music video, "Hope", by Twista featuring Faith Evans.[12]

A restored widescreen, high-definition Blu-ray Disc version of the film was released on December 16, 2008. Special features include two commentaries: The Man Behind the Movie and Fast Break at Richmond High; six deleted scenes; "Hope" music video by Twista featuring Faith Evans; writing Coach Carter: The Two Man Game; Coach Carter: Making the Cut; and the theatrical trailer in HD.[13] An additional viewing option for the film in the media format of video on demand has been made available, as well.[14]

Critical reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 64% based on 149 reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Even though it's based on a true story, Coach Carter is pretty formulaic stuff, but it's effective and energetic, thanks to a strong central performance from Samuel L. Jackson."[15] On Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average, the film has a score of 57 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[5] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on a scale of A+ to F.[16] Roger Ebert suspected a link between the film's focus on good role models and Jackson's decision to not co-star with 50 Cent, citing the "underlying values of the rapper’s life", and gave the film three out of four stars.[17]

Accolades

The film was nominated for and won several awards in 2005–06.

Award Category Nominee Result
2005 BET Awards[18] Best Actor Samuel L. Jackson Nominated
2005 Black Movie Awards[19] Outstanding Achievement in Directing Thomas Carter Won
Outstanding Motion Picture David Gale, Brian Robbins, Michael Tollin Nominated
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Samuel L. Jackson Nominated
Black Reel Awards of 2006[20] Best Director Thomas Carter Won
Best Actor Samuel L. Jackson Nominated
Best Breakthrough Performance Ashanti Nominated
Best Film David Gale, Brian Robbins, Michael Tollin Nominated
ESPY Awards 2005[21] Best Sports Movie ———— Nominated
2005 37th NAACP Image Awards[22][23] Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture Samuel L. Jackson Won
Outstanding Directing in a Feature Film/Television Movie Thomas Carter Nominated
Outstanding Motion Picture ———— Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Ashanti Nominated
2005 MTV Movie Awards[24] Breakthrough Female Ashanti Nominated
2006 32nd People's Choice Awards[25] Favorite Movie Drama ———— Nominated
2005 Teen Choice Awards[26] Choice Movie Actor: Drama Samuel L. Jackson Nominated
Choice Movie Breakout Performance - Female Ashanti Nominated
Choice Movie: Drama ———— Nominated

Soundtrack

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See also

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References

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  5. ↑ a b Coach Carter Template:Webarchive. Metacritic. CNET Networks. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  6. ↑ However, in the dialogue of the movie, the character played by Debbi Morgan referred to herself as the "girlfriend" of Ken Carter's
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