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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.
Mar 23, 2007 · Pride: Directed by Sunu Gonera. With Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Kimberly Elise, Tom Arnold. The determined Jim Ellis starts a swim team for troubled teens at the Philadelphia Department of Recreation.
In this uplifting film based on a true story, coach Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor (Bernie Mac), he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.
In 1970s Philadelphia, Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), who is driven by a love of competitive swimming, fixes up an abandoned pool building with the help...
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Synopsis. Based on a true story, in 1973 Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) was just out of college looking for work as a math teacher. Jim loved to swim and was an excellent swimmer. However, as the only black swimmer on his college team, Jim encountered discrimination from other teams at swim meets.
The year is 1973, and Jim Ellis, a college-educated African-American, can't find a job. Driven by his love of competitive swimming, Jim converts an abandoned recreational pool hall in a Philadelphia slum with the help of Elston, a local janitor.
Jul 28, 2017 · Pride 2007 The determined Jim Ellis starts a swim team for troubled teens at the Philadelphia Department of Recreation. Director: Sunu Gonera Writers: Kevin Michael Smith (screenplay), Michael...
The true, inspiring story of Jim Ellis, a charismatic school teacher who changed lives forever when he founded an African-American swim team in one of Philadelphia's roughest neighborhoods. 1,284 IMDb 6.3 1 h 47 min 2007. X-Ray 16+. Drama · Sports · Feel-good · Exciting.
Mar 23, 2007 · In this uplifting film based on a true story, coach Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor (Bernie Mac), he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.
Mar 29, 2007 · The new film Pride is based on the story of math teacher Jim Ellis, who fought off racial prejudice in the 1970s to put together an all-black swim team in north Philadelphia.
