In Boaz Yakin's Remember the Titans, football becomes the force that is strong enough to break through the wall of prejudice. The character shown by the young men and the courage of their coach demonstrates the exceptional personality traits that were needed to tackle prejudice. In the end these individuals and a town at large realize that the color of their skin does not make them, their goals, or their lives any different from one another.
Prejudice is one of the darkest chapter in American history and prejudice is also one of the darkest chapters in American sports history as well. There is only one number in all of major league baseball that is retired throughout the league. It is not Babe Ruth, Cy Young, or Joe Dimaggio. The number is 42, and it belongs to the first African-American to play Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson. I believe that the reason this is the only number that is retired throughout the league is that breaking the color barrier in baseball was that significant of an accomplishment. Robinson was forced to endure verbal and physical abuse from teammates, fans, and the society around him on a day to day basis. Today, some of the most significant records in all of baseball are held by African-Americans. Hank Aaron holds the career record for the most home runs. Barry Bonds holds the single season record for home runs. Bob Gibson holds the single season record for earned run average. The point is, that without the efforts of Jackie Robinson, the world would have been denied the opportunity to witness the accomplishments of these exceptional athletes.
In Remember the Titans, the issue of prejudice is handled by an entire town, and the battle with prejudice is fought not by grown men, but high school students. Segregation was breaking down all over the country, and high schools were becoming integrated around the country. The legendary high school head football coach was replaced by an African-American.
I believe "Remember the Titans" fits the perfect description of a great movie. ... "Remember the Titans" deals with a high school recently integrated. ... "Remember the Titans" gives its audience such a range of emotion. ... "Remember the Titans" is such a great movie. ... I give "Remember the Titans" a ten!...
"Remember the Titans- is a Must See "Remember the Titans- is a must see sports drama, dealing with issues of racial injustice and integrated teamwork. ... The film received a three star rating in USA Today's article, Titans' Team Clobbers Cliché's On, Off Field,"" by Susan Wloszczyna. ... Furthermore, being based on a true story, "Remember the Titans- brings a strong realization that our American society has not always functioned as one. ...
Remember Those Titans Remember those Titans. ... The Titans showed how they could come together as one team and be the best in the game, even though everyone else wanted them to remain apart. The Titans did something that could not have been done by anyone else in that day and time. ... The Titans chose not to see color, but it took some time for them to get past that. ...
Movies such as "Remember the Titans" have morals that may change the perspectives of their audiences towards life. Remember the Titans was set in the 1970's in Virginia, which at that time, Virginia itself and the entire United States were still suffering from racial segregation. ... These players joined forces together and integrated their talents to form "the Titans." ... The movie "Remember the Titans" made me realize that there is really no "I" in a team. ...
The Titans must then struggle to win the championship and lead their community towards racial unification. That's when the Titans go on the tear that has kept them remembered in Virginia high school. ... Still, this town is tough on the Titans; a group of young men who quickly learn that colour is irrelevant on the football field. ... Final Thought: Remember the Titans tells a story of how these complications are resolved. ... As each point is made about football being a small part of life, the Titans reveal what can accomplish when races cooperate. ...
It was a cheerless day, unlike the ones that we, the Titans had shared together. ... Gerry was the reason for the Titans" unity. ... It was this distinguished characteristic in him that inspired the Titans to win their thirteenth game of the season, to come in second runner-up in the nationals. ... Williams High School or Virginia for that matter, before any of us reach for hate, we would always remember the Titans and the captain of 1971, Gerry Bertier. ... As for me, I would always remember Gerry as a loyal teammate, an esteemed captain, a true friend and most importantly, a brother....
"Remember the Titans" is based on a less known racial episode, the integration of two Alexandria, Virginia high schools in 1971. ... "Remember the Titans" is based on the true story of an African American football coach, Herman Boone (Denzel Washington). ... Denzel Washington brings a depth to "Remember the Titans." ... As with so many "based on a true story" movies, "Remember the Titans" is no exception to the rule. ... "Glory Road" as well a "Remember the Titans" explore the civil unrest of the 60's ...
Our Trip to the Tennessee Titans Game Last Sunday, my girlfriend and I attended the Tennessee Titans professional football game against the Houston Texans in Nashville, TN. ... The Titans began the second half a little sluggish. ... This made the score Titans, twenty-four, Texans, ten. ... This day turned out to be a career day for the Tennessee Titans quarterback, Steve McNair. ... I cannot remember the last time I saw so many long touchdown plays in one game. ...
Remember the Titans was a movie based on a true story in Alexandria, Virginia when African American football coach Herman Boone who was played by Denzel Washington was hired to guide an integrated but racially polarized high school team called the T.C. Willams Titans. ... In the process they also unite a divided community and make sure everyone in Virginia always remember what them and their football team has done. ... The Titans will always be remembered as the team that not just won football games but the team that faced adversity and racism. ... The Titans won the championship but most ...