{movie} pride (2006)

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. The story follows Ellis as he recruits teens in one of Philly's toughest areas and tries to transform the streetwise youths into a championship squad. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.

ireviewnetflix.com rating: ** I was quite bored, actually. This movie was extremely slow. Unfortunately, these black struggle movies are a dime a dozen and this one wasn't even the best of the bunch. I was really disappointed. The only thing that saved this movie was the performance from Bernie Mac, who is hilarious in everything. He can't even do drama without being hilarious, and that's a good thing. The rest of the cast was also very solid, but couldn't save this slow film and weak script.