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Glory Road review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 12/08/2011
Don Haskins (Josh Lucas) from the Texas Western College in El Paso recruited talented black players and had to undergo grueling practices. Haskins enforces some rules and ensured everybody was treated equally regardless of race. The disciplined and tough coach plays all black players as the starting five in the NCAA Championship with 2 black reserves. Their fellow white teammates accept their roles, which in effect makes history. Nicknamed the Bear, the story and message of the film was bigger than the Hall of Famer Don Haskins. Aside from the racial discriminations/pressures, desire, team effort the true to life flick also represents discipline and trust in people. A roller coaster of emotions were felt from this reviewer who loves the sport, laughter from the comedic scenes, …
