Most all movies, as in most of all things or behaviors in life, depict social psychology. In movies, whether they are depicting racism, prosocial behavior, altruism, or even aggression, there is a fundamental theme or life lesson to be learned. The movie Remember the Titans, deals with the issue of racism, and illustrates how one can overcome prejudice by uniting for a common cause or goal. During the course of this film, I saw many social behaviors at work that dealt with racism and discrimination, and trying as a football team to socially triumph over those difficulties.
In brief, the film is about a Virginia high school in the 1970's that is forced to admit black students, with a focus on the school's football team. Denzel Washington plays Coach Herman Boone, the new black football coach, which causes a fury among white parents and students. At the school's football camp, tension builds between the white and black players, but through Coach Boone's leadership, the team comes together, and slowly unites the entire community.
Prior to football training camp, both the black and white students came with a prejudice and stereotype of the other race, causing much discrimination, as well as verbal and physical conflicts between the teammates. The idea of social learning view (of prejudice), gives one explanation of how the teammates obtained their prejudices. Through the views and observations of their parents, teachers, and friends" behaviors, negative attitudes were acquired. They learned the behavior of prejudice and discrimination was the appropriate social norms to follow. For instance, in the cafeteria during football camp, at first, blacks and whites would sit at separate tables - a social norm no one dared to break for fear of exclusion from their friends. It was not normal in their society for the two races to interact and sit together, or even to enter the same restaurant establishment.
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"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. ...
REMEMBER THE TITANS In Boaz Yakin's Remember the Titans, football becomes the force that is strong enough to break through the wall of prejudice. ... 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. ... The team in Remember the Titans did succeed in going undefeated. The team in Remember the Titans did win their championship. ... Remember the Titans is a true story, and the greatest stories are always true....
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 ...
