Pride (1:48) 2007

Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) is looking for employment in the tight job market in 1974. He lands a temporary position in closing up a little used, run down community center. The center in the poorest part of Philadelphia has a swimming pool. Jim, a swimmer on his college team, encourages young men playing basketball to use the pool. He eventually trains the men to be a team and then have the PDR team swim competitively. Based on a true story, Pride received poor reviews when first released as it was referred to as cliche'. I thought this was an inspiring story with a fantastic soundtrack. The story was predictable but holds the viewer's attention. It is certainly well worth a rental.