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Article: Samuel L. Jackson: stars in riveting true story 'Coach Carter'.(Cover Story)
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- Jet
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- January 17, 2005
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The teams were 13 and 0. The freshmen, junior varsity and varsity level basketball teams at Richmond High School in Richmond, CA, were undefeated. The Richmond Oilers team was the toast of the community.
Coach Ken Carter, however, saw things differently. Being lauded was about more than just basketball; it was also about hitting the books. And that's why be benched his entire squad in 1999 for not keeping up their grades. The action made national news, earning Carter both praise and criticism.
His story is told in the inspirational true story Coach Carter. The movie, scheduled to hit theatres on Jan. 14, stars Samuel L. Jackson as the determined Coach ...