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The Way Back
Why this pick
A bruised, emotionally restrained basketball redemption story, centered on a coach whose bond with troubled students makes discipline feel earned rather than sentimental.
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MOVIE2005 2h 16m USA
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
When he takes over as Richmond High School's new basketball coach, Ken Carter demands that players show up academically as well as athletically.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Samuel L. Jackson
Ken Carter
Robert Ri’chard
Damien Carter
Rob Brown
Kenyon Stone
Rick Gonzalez
Timo Cruz
Channing Tatum
Jason Lyle
Ashanti
Kyra
Texas Battle
Maddux
Lacey Beeman
Susan