
Coach Carter(2005)
Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.


“The incredible story of the team that changed the game forever.”
In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.

Josh Lucas
Don Haskins

Derek Luke
Bobby Joe Hill

Jon Voight
Adolph Rupp

Austin Nichols
Jerry Armstrong

Evan Jones
Moe Iba

Mehcad Brooks
Harry Flournoy

Damaine Radcliff
Willie 'Scoops' Cager

Alphonso McAuley
Orsten Artis

Emily Deschanel
Mary Haskins

Red West
Ross Moore
Glory Road is a drama, history film released in 2006 exploring themes of racial segregation, based on true story, basketball, teachers and students. Directed by James Gartner, it stars Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Jon Voight. In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.
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