Glory Road

Glory Road is a sports drama movie that was released in 2006, that centers around the true story of the 1966 Texas Western College basketball team. The movie depicts the struggles of the team during an era of racial segregation, as they aim to bring change on and off the court.

The movie follows the life of Don Haskins (Josh Lucas), who is the head coach of Texas Western College. Haskins, who has just been appointed as the new coach, is a man of vision, determination and discipline. He believes that a team's success comes from the combination of talent, hard work and team work, regardless of the players' ethnicity.

Haskins sets out to recruit talented basketball players from different states, especially African American players, much to the dismay of his colleagues and superiors. After a long and grueling selection process, Haskins assembles a team that has the potential to make it to the national championships.

However, the team faces a lot of challenges both on and off the court. The African American players are not accepted by the people of Texas Western and face a lot of racial discrimination. They are not allowed to stay in the same hotels as the white players, and are subjected to racial slurs during games. The team also struggles with internal conflicts based on race and personality differences.

Despite all the odds, the Texas Western team makes it to the national championships, where they face off against a talented and predominantly white team. The game is intense and filled with suspense, as both teams battle it out with everything they have. Will the Texas Western College basketball team win, or will their dreams of racial equality and change be shattered?

Glory Road is a powerful movie that highlights the struggle for change and equality during one of America's most turbulent eras. The movie does a great job of showcasing the racial tension that existed during that time, and how people like Don Haskins were willing to go beyond the norm and fight for what they believed in. The characters in the movie are well developed, and the acting is top notch, especially Josh Lucas who gives an outstanding performance as Don Haskins.

The cinematography of the movie is also impressive, with great attention to detail paid in designing the settings and costumes of the movie, giving the viewers a glimpse of what the 1960s were like.

Overall, Glory Road is a must watch movie for sports lovers, history enthusiasts and anyone else who is interested in the fight for racial equality. It serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made over the years, and how the fight for racial equality is still ongoing.