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Coach Carter…based on a true story, is ‘the inspirational account of controversial basketball coach Ken Carter, who received both high praise and strong criticism when he made national news for a gymanasium “lockout” of his undefeated team for poor academic performance…he overcame the obstacles of his environment and showed his team a future that stretches beyond gangs, [...]


Posted at: November 11th, 2008 - 9:19 pm - Number of Comments » 10

Freedom Writers…’their story…their words…their future’. An inspirational and powerful film showing how teens ‘discovered the power of tolerance, relaimed their shattered lives and changed their world’. The teacher in the film, Ms Gruwell fought for the rights and lives of these kids. She asked her students to go home, look in the mirror and ask themselves [...]


Posted at: November 11th, 2008 - 9:05 pm - Number of Comments » 13