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 Whoever tried to tell Jim Ellis that black people don't swim must've not known that their words were falling on deaf ears. Pride (Lions Gate Films), a new movie, is the true story of former competitive swimmer Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard). After disposing of the basketball hoop that the neighborhood kids so faithfully worshipped (think Three 6 Mafia and their Oscar Award), the youngsters find their way to the pool.
After one of the young guns challenges ol' Ellis to a race (guess who won that one), the kids are intrigued by the god's skills and anoint him as their coach. Although they have a new sport to keep them occupied,
the kids are still faced with drug dealers, school problems and family issues. The movie was well written and directed, but at times seemed to drag like Greenwich Village on October 31. It was a slow-paced flick that resembles Coach Carter without the Samuel "I'ma Kick Ya Ass" L. Jackson attitude. But true-life stories can't always be as entertaining as Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
But what will win the crowd over is the chemistry between Bernie Mac's character
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