The film, coach carter is inspired by the true story of a high school basketball coach, ken carter with a mission to restructure an unaccomplished team into one of achievers. Jackson assures his group of high school players that he will do anything to help them get to college. Coach carter reunited with former students at richmond high. Because coach carter expects that the students do well in school, they start to. Coach carter took the coaching job under his rules.
Because coach carter expects that the students do well in school, they start to study and do well. Jackson played him on the big screen, the real coach carter was teaching his students the value of hard work and discipline at richmond high school. Dec 14, 2004 with coach carter at the helm, the oilers record soon stands at 12 and 0. It was filled with suspense throughout the entire book. You really need to consider the message youre sending this boys by ending the lockout. Do entertainers, celebrities and speakers like coach ken carter do paid appearances and speaking engagements. In the movie coach carter, cockiness, attitude, arrogance and abandonation are traits the members of the team show but, no matter how hard or long it takes, ken carter wants to prove to them that if they are able to push themselves on and off the court, they will be able to achieve. The movie underlines the social structure and stratification of life in the american ghetto. Jackson, who takes over as head basketball coach at his old high school, richmond. Jones was able to make the book seem realistic and in many ways i could relate. Coach carters team did not get along with each other, care about academics whatsoever, or even.
Carter hopes the film, which also stars robert richard, rob brown, and singer ashanti, sends a message to studentathletes around the world. It looked to carter as though half of the team hadnt bothered to show up yet. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life. My health journey has made me passionate about health and driven me to. He gave these boys a sense of hope in life that no one ever gave them. My health journey has made me passionate about health and driven me to a career in health coaching. Feb 24, 2016 a jury was set for coach carter to decide whether coach can continue with his job. Coach carter, based on a true story, follows the life of ken carter, who returns to his high school in the underprivileged community of richmond, california to coach high school basketball. Coach ken carter jackson takes over the head coaching job for the oilers basketball team at his old high school richmond, having played on the team himself, earning unbeaten records. While coach carter received little attention on its uk release, it remains an outstanding leadership movie the story of ken carter, who returns to coach basketball at his former school, is based on true events. Author and speaker coach ken carter to visit penn state. Jan 14, 2005 goofs no doubt for poetic license, a physical padlock has been put on the gym door by kenny carter to lock out his players from practice.
Of course, you will get something based on the coach carter by jasmine jones of the book itself. Though the team had been undefeated at the local level, it was still struggling at higher level and the players ha. The mindset and dedication of one coach to turn this team around changed the lives for all of these players. Coach carter is based on the true story of coach ken carter, played by samuel l. Carter was one lead players on his team when he played back in high school, gaining some unbeaten records. Jackson, who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results. Inspired by the life of coach ken carter, the coach with a toughasnails approach. December 15, 2018 what ever happened to the richmond 1999. Jackson and high school basketball team the richmond oilers, coach carter centers on a. Rather than simply improving the teams results, carter truly. The book actually willcontain certain things you need. A few 20 were shooting baskets, while the rest sat on the first row of seats. It is based on a true story, after the richmond high school basketball coach ken carter portrayed by samuel l.
I think that coach carter was a very serious book about how a basketball team of young teens live in richmond virginia. Carter uses discipline and high standards in an effort to teach the young men he works with how to win in life as well as on the basketball court. First off, when making a film you need a leader and there are not many leaders like samuel l. The players felt inspired by coach carter and when timo cruz quit the team and then came back, the team helped him complete his punishment for quitting and missing practice.
Coach carter by jasmine jones was a very good book. Coach carter is based on the true story of ken carter, who take over as the high school basketball of the innercity richmond oilers. He is offered a job to coach the basketball team at his former high school, richmond high, where he was one of the best athletes to ever attend a secondary education there. Feb 27, 2016 i do not own the content and s of the content. Coach carter is a great book that teaches responsibility, dedication and the love of a family. But depending on how they do will determine their future. The real coach didnt take any guff from filmmakers. Coach carter 59 movie clip a better life 2005 hd youtube. Right in the court coach carter explained the importance of doing the things his way.
But when the coach learns that some members of his team are cutting class and failing academically, he locks them out of the gym, incurring the wrath of the players, the school, and the community. Its nowhere said that the story takes place in 1999 the real story did but the movie isnt necessarily set in the same year e. The film, a paramount picturesmtv films production directed by thomas carter swing kids, save the last dance, stars jackson as the coach. Dec 01, 2004 coach carter by jasmine jones was a very good book. I like books that have morals and this one teached me that if i work harder i can accomplish all my goals. It is usually cheaper that you must buy thebook in the book store. Contain of the book is really same with the printed book. Jackson made headlines in for benching his undefeated team the richmond oilers due to poor academic results. Carter quickly learns that the athletes are rude and disrespectful, and are in need of discipline. He not only refused, but did it publicly, even though the film is to be directed by sixtime oscar nominee jim sheridan in america.
Coach carter genre, mood, tone this book is nonfiction and inspirational. Coach carter is based on a true story in which samuel l. Examples of structuralism in the movie coach carter 765 words 4 pages. The movie has made approximately 42 million dollars as a movie. Biography of coach ken carter and speakers bureau with booking information for famous speakers like coach ken carter. I am a 46 years old and through my ancestral lifestyle, have become healthier and stronger than i have ever been in my life.
Jackson is not an ordinary coach, he made the whole team sign a contract in which students were supposed to maintain a grade point of. Jan 06, 2012 questions for discussion coach carter 1. Carter attended college at san francisco state, then contra costa college, and finally george fox university, where he played. Goofs no doubt for poetic license, a physical padlock has been put on the gym door by kenny carter to lock out his players from practice. When former richmond high school basketball legend ken carter agrees to take over his alma maters floundering team, he has the players sign a contract that demands good grades, perfect class attendance, and suits on game days. Writer of the coach carter by jasmine jones is very smart in delivering message through the book. You can find booking and speaking fee information, contacts for booking agent, publicist, agency, manager and biography information on coach ken carter and other well. Falling action coach carter book report on coach carter the whole team is invited to the state tournament, things are starting to really look up for the boys.
Information on keynote speaking engagements, personal appearances, corporate entertainment and appearance fees for coach ken carter, an inspirational motivational speaker. What are the sources of leadership why would the players listen to him. Coach carter introduction to sociology hso 101 kamles kumar al vijaya kumar b109 miss. Based on the true story of coach ken carter samuel l. The film is based on the true story of richmond high school basketball coach ken carter played by samuel l. Coach carter, based on a true story, follows the life of ken carter, who returns to his high school in the underprivileged community of richmond, california to. Coach carter is a sports drama based on a real life experience of a former richmond high alumni and basketball coach, ken carter, who became known in 1999 for benching his undefeated basketball team, due to poor academic standing watch coach carter, n.
Women and youth supporting each other wyse nonprofit organization. Coach carter s team did not get along with each other, care about academics whatsoever, or even. Coach carter was an amazing coach, he was always helping the students and he made them get good grades to play again. Coach carter values education more than winning basketball games and i do too because education is what gets you far in life, basketball games are just a little boost to maybe get you there faster. The kids that play for this basketball team unfortunately do not have some of the opportunities as other players of different team may have.
A clue to jacksons thinking may be found in his new film, coach carter, based on the true story of a california high school basketball coach who. As much dismayed by the poor attitudes of his players as well as their dismal play performance, carter sets about to change both. Although their quite similar coach carter movie and the coach carter book are pronounced. Jackson made news last week by refusing to costar with 50 cent in a movie based on the rappers life. Coach ken carter, deanheadmaster behind the coach carter impact academy and the carter brand and inspiration for the film coach carter, will visit penn state harrisburg at 7 p. Set in the late 1990s and in california, carter becomes the basketball coach of his former high school, richmond high, where he excelled on the team when he was. In real life, carter, as depicted a parttime walkon coach, would not have the power to lock out richmond high schools girls basketball team, wrestling team, badminton team and pe classes. This is a great movie showing the influence of a strong coach. Rachel chan suet kay coach carter is a 2005 movie which was based upon a true story. The film coach carter is a great film about a high school basketball team that is located in a bad area of town. What its like to have your life made into a movie the first time producers called ken carter, he thought it was a joke and hung up the phone. Dec 14, 2004 coach carter is a great book that teaches responsibility, dedication and the love of a family.
Coach carter movie was an excellent representation of the book, but had a few modifications in order to clarify several concepts of the book which was written by jasmine jones. An analysis of the film coach carter inspired by a true. Coach carters team did not get along with each other, care about academics whatsoever, or even understand their own self worth. Kenny ray carter born february, 1959 is an american business owner, education activist and former high school basketball coach.
The actors, the soundtrack, and the plot were all amazing in my eyes. Coach carter by jasmine jones goodreads share book. The gym echoed with the sound of students talk and sneakers on the floor as carter and coach white walked toward the players. Coach carter wasnt your average coachhe was also a teacher and mentor for these young boys. With coach carter at the helm, the oilers record soon stands at 12 and 0.
In my opinion the book coach carter by jasmine jones was a great book. Coach carter was voted out by the teachers to quit his job. Coach carter is a 2005 film directed by thomas carter. Reading online book will be great experience for you. Especially while the richmond high basketball team played their games. In 1999, ken carter accepts the job of basketball coach for his old high school in a poor area of richmond, ca.
Coach carter reunited with former students at richmond. The truelife story of a coach who tries to teach his players that theres more to life than basketball is brought to the screen in this sports drama. But when the coach learns that some members of his team are cutting class and failing. Its just an abstract of his story as coach and as stated at the beginning of the movie inspired by the life of ken carter. Coach carter is a 2005 american biographical teen sports drama film starring samuel l. Books similar to coach carter goodreads share book. Coach carter is based on a true story of coach ken carter, a controversial high school basketball coach played by samuel l. Coach carter was brought in to turn a basketball team to win.
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