Pride (2007 film) facts for kids
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One-sheet theatrical poster for Pride
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| Directed by | Sunu Gonera |
| Produced by | Brett Forbes Paul Hall Patrick Rizzotti Adam Rosenfelt John Sacchi Terrence Howard |
| Screenplay by | Kevin Michael Smith Michael Gozzard J. Mills Goodloe |
| Story by | Kevin Michael Smith Michael Gozzard |
| Starring | Terrence Howard Bernie Mac Kimberly Elise Tom Arnold |
| Music by | Aaron Zigman |
| Cinematography | Matthew F. Leonetti |
| Editing by | Billy Fox |
| Studio | Lionsgate Cinerenta Element Films Fortress Features LIFT Productions Paul Hall Productions |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
| Release date(s) | March 23, 2007 |
| Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $7.1 million |
Pride is a 2007 American biographical film released by Lionsgate Entertainment on March 23, 2007. Loosely based upon the true story of Philadelphia swim coach James "Jim" Ellis, Pride stars Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, and Kimberly Elise. The film was directed by Sunu Gonera.
The film centers on Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) and grouchy but caring janitor Elston (Bernie Mac). The two have a short-lived rivalry before becoming good friends.
Plot
It is 1974 and life is not easy for a black male to find employment, even college-educated Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard). While struggling to find anything better, Jim, a former competitive swimmer, is working on the decrepit Marcus Foster Recreation Center in a poor neighborhood of Philadelphia. His job is to prepare the foreclosure of the Center, causing friction with Elston (Bernie Mac), the janitor whose job may disappear. The Center includes a dilapidated swimming pool, which Ellis rehabilitates. One day, Jim invites a group of black teens in for a swim. Andre (Kevin Phillips), Hakim (Nate Parker), Reggie (Evan Ross), Puddin’ Head (Brandon Fobbs), and Walt (Alphonso McAuley) prove to be fairly capable swimmers and with a few pointers, could become great swimmers. In parallel, Jim develops a romantic interest in Hakim's sister and guardian (Kimberly Elise) who wants him to attend school before pool.
With some help from Elston, Jim decides to try to save the swimming pool by starting the city's first all African-American swim team, the "PDR team" for both Pride, Determination, Resilience and Philadelphia Department of Recreation. Once they are joined by Willie (Regine Nehy), a female swimmer more talented than any of the boys, the prospects of competing against much more experienced white teams begin to improve. However, Black swimmers are not welcome everywhere and the team has to fight overtly racist opposition and treachery, which is what Jim already experienced when he was competing 10 years ago. Throughout their struggles in and out of the swimming pool, Jim and Elston encourage and mentor the kids, helping them not only to become successful at swimming but also in their struggles against prejudice, crime, and poverty.
Cast
- Terrence Howard as Jim Ellis
- Bernie Mac as Elston Johnson
- Kimberly Elise as Sue Carter
- Evan Ross as Reggie Jones
- Tom Arnold as Richard Binkowski
- Alphonso McAuley as Walt Taylor
- Regine Nehy as Willie Thompson
- Scott Eastwood as Jake
- Nate Parker as Hakim Carter
- Kevin Phillips as Andre Williamson
- Gary Sturgis as Franklin
- Brandon Fobbs as Puddin' Head
See also
In Spanish: Pride (película de 2007) para niños
