Coach Carter

Coach Carter is a 2005 American drama film starring Samuel L. Jackson. directed by Thomas Carter, and released by Paramount Pictures. It is based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for locking out his undefeated team due to their poor academic results. The screenplay was co-written by Mark Schwahn, who...

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  • Jan 14, 2005

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Thomas Carter

Thomas Carter, born July 17, 1953 is an African American three-time Emmy Award winning American film and television director known for Swing Kids, Save the Last Dance with Julia Stiles, and Coach Carter with Samuel L. Jackson. As an actor, Carter is probably best known for his work on the...
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