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1. www.historyvshollywood.com › reelfaces › mcfarland-usaMcFarland, USA vs. the True Story of Coach Jim White's 1987 Team

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   Feb 22, 2015 · We pit the McFarland, USA true story against the movie. Meet the real Jim White, Thomas Valles, Cheryl White and McFarland's Diaz family.

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3. endante.com › what-happened-to-thomas-valles-andWhat Happened To Thomas Valles And Julie White? - Endante

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Carlos Pratts took on the role of Thomas Valles in “McFarland, USA,” portraying a gifted Latino runner battling his inner struggles. Meanwhile, Morgan Saylor brought to life the character of Julie White, the coach’s daughter.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › McFarland,_USAMcFarland, USA - Wikipedia

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   Maria Bello as Cheryl White; Morgan Saylor as Julie White; Carlos Pratts as Thomas Valles; Ramiro Rodriguez as Danny Diaz; Hector Duran as Johnny Sameniego; Elsie Fisher as Jamie White; Sergio Avelar as Victor Puentes; Michael Aguero as Damacio Diaz; Rafael Martinez as David Diaz; Johnny Ortiz as Jose Cardenas; Diana-Maria Riva as Señora Diaz

5. www.canoncitydailyrecord.com › 2023/08/22 › athleteAthlete depicted in movie, ‘McFarland, USA,’ shares his ...

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   Aug 22, 2023 · Watch on. The true story features Valles, his family, his fellow teammates and his PE teacher and coach, Jim White, who was portrayed in the movie by the Academy Award and Golden Globe...

6. truesportsmovies.com › running › mcfarland-usa-1987McFarland, USA - The 1987 McFarland Cross Country Team

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   Jun 7, 2016 · White really did go and work in the fields and pick crops with his runners to show support to them and their families, as it is portrayed in the film. He also did find Thomas Valles on a freeway overpass and help him deal with his family problems. The mother of the three Diaz boys really did forbid them to run cross-country at one point.

7. www.turnto23.com › news › local-newsMcFarland 1987 runner headed to NYC Marathon - 23ABC News

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   Nov 3, 2021 · Thomas Valles was one of the runners who competed and won the cross country CIF State Championship in 1987. While the Disney film "McFarland USA" depicts the inspirational story of the team and...

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   Are Thomas Valles & Julie White based on a true story?

   • The film captivated audiences, leaving many curious about the futures of the young characters, Thomas Valles and Julie White. While many characters in the movie represent real individuals, it’s crucial to note that the film is based on true events and characters. However, not every aspect of the plot is factual.

   What Happened To Thomas Valles And Julie White? - Endante

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   Was Thomas Valles in McFarland USA?

   • While the Disney film McFarland USA depicts the inspirational story of the team and coach Jim White, Valles said it took years for him to come to terms with some of his struggles. Thomas Valles was one of the runners who competed and won the cross country CIF State Championship in 1987.

   McFarland 1987 runner headed to NYC Marathon - 23ABC News

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   Why did white pick up Valles?

   • Knowing that Valles spent his summer months working in the fields with his parents, like most kids in McFarland, White picked him up in the evenings so that he could run with the high school varsity track team.

   Athlete depicted in movie, ‘McFarland, USA,’ shares his inspiring story

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   Where do Valles & white live?

   • Valles, his teammates and White all continue to live in McFarland and keep in close contact. “He was there for us, my teammates and I shared many meals at his house,” Valles said. “Now when we have leftovers, my wife makes sure I take some to the Whites.”

   Athlete depicted in movie, ‘McFarland, USA,’ shares his inspiring story

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9. www.heraldpalladium.com › news › localReal runners from 'McFarland USA' speak to SH students

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   Sep 28, 2019 · Sep 28, 2019 Updated Sep 28, 2019. 2 min to read. The real McFarland Cougars who won the 1987 cross-country state championship in California are shown from left: Thomas Valles, Victor Puentes,...