Coach Carter
Summary
Coach Carter
Coach Ken Carter returns to his former high school as basketball coach in this biographical drama movie about loyalty, unity and achievement. His methods seem drastic: Each player has to sign a contract, promising high educational achievment so that they are allowed to train and play. So when his players fail to deliver in school, Coach Carter locks up the gym with a clear message: Until his players’ grades improve, there will be no games at all.
This movie is suited for interdisciplinary teaching with regard to Sports.
Critical edition
Coach Carter. Directed by Thomas Carter, MTV Films/Paramount Pictures, 2005. 136 min., FSK 6