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Introduction
Most people grow up being inspired by someone, be it a parent, a teacher, a coach, etc..
Many grow up having in mind successful people who have made it to the top and use them as a reference, as a peak to reach, and as a model to be equaled.
Having someone as a reference to aspire to, I think, is a good thing, but it must be accompanied by some awareness. Firstly, to get to the top the path is not at all easy ("No pain no gain"), and the higher you go the less room there is. Not everyone can get there and having backup plans is what makes the difference for most people. You must never give up on your dreams and you must chase them to the end, but you must also be smart and have a plan B.
Secondly, when success can be achieved by shortcuts, this success is usually not 'healthy' and does not bring the same satisfaction that one would have by achieving it with commitment and dedication.
The film Coach Carter is about how sometimes reality is harsher than one's dreams, and that school and sport (together) are sometimes the only anchor of hope to save oneself.
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Education and sport
Education is a major issue and concern for Ken Carter's character. The coach is convinced that his players must work hard to succeed academically and in sports and that education is the best tool for overcoming poverty and inequality.
In order to succeed, Ken Carter makes his players take remediation classes and work hard to maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.3. The coach thinks that the only way for his players to live better lives and have more opportunities is through education.
The movie teaches young viewers the value of education as a tool for success in life through the figure of the coach. Education is prioritized and is viewed as a goal that must be diligently pursued in order to not only earn a diploma but also to improve one's lot in life and increase one's chances.
Coach Carter delivers an important message of hope at a time when poverty and injustice are still pervasive issues by demonstrating how passion, effort, and education can improve people's lives. People are given the opportunity to improve their lives and the life of their communities through education, which is considered a weapon in the battle against injustice and inequality.
The coach teaches his players that, while few young people who drop out of school succeed in life, the majority end up in jail or living in poverty. The coach does this in an effort to help his players understand that education is the key to a better future and to evolving into active, responsible citizens.
The event also shows how crucial numbers are in conveying the educational message. By outlining the negative consequences of dropping out of school and juvenile crime, coach Ken Carter's boys' presentation of statistics helps them appreciate the value of education in a concrete way.
Many parents appear to be just concerned with their children's athletic performance and do not comprehend the role of the coach in the development of their boys, despite the coach's attempts to empower the boys and emphasize the value of education.
They appear to have a false sense of what is truly important in their children's lives, concentrating all of their attention on their kids' sporting success and giving little thought to their education and cultural development. Some parents even criticize Coach Carter for his teaching style, saying it is too rigorous and not enough basketball-focused.
And ironically enough, the young players are the ones teaching a lesson to their educators/parents, by following the indication of their coach and putting education on top of the basket.
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Flaws
Although the coach's teaching strategy is admirable, there are moments when he appears to concentrate primarily on discipline and empowering his players, without providing them with adequate opportunities to express their emotions or to forge a closer bond with them.
The team succeeds in winning games and all the players going on with their lives as a result of the instruction and discipline given to them by coach Ken Carter may appear a little too predictable and conventional at the end of the film. Not taking into account the obstacles and obstacles these young students may encounter in life beyond high school, this conclusion may appear a little too simple and unrealistic.
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Plot
The movie is based on the true tale of high school basketball coach Ken Carter, who tries to instill in his students not just the fundamentals of the game but also the value of education, respect, and morality. Ken Carter is a strong-willed and charismatic man who passionately believes in the value of education as a tool for success in life. Samuel L. Jackson portrays Ken Carter to perfection.
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Conclusion
A movie I appreciated for the message it tries to convey.
It is not a masterpiece, but the interpretation of Samuel L. Jackson (as always) is very good, and the movie in itself is enjoyable, so I suggest it, especially if you are a fan of sports movies with a strong message.
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Rating
My personal vote is:
7.0/10
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