Glory Road
Glory Road

Glory Road

2006Movie118 minEnglish

In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users81%
Director: James GartnerGenres: Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the true story of Don Haskins, the head coach of Texas Western College (now UTEP). In 1966, Haskins led the first predominantly African-American starting lineup in NCAA Division I basketball history. Facing prejudice and adversity, the team fought their way to the NCAA championship game against the all-white, heavily favored Kentucky Wildcats.

Critical Reception

Glory Road was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike. Praised for its inspirational true story, strong performances, and effective portrayal of overcoming racial barriers, it resonated as a feel-good sports drama with a significant historical message.

What Reviewers Say

  • An inspiring and well-acted sports drama that effectively captures its historical significance.
  • The film successfully balances its historical context with compelling basketball action.
  • While occasionally formulaic, the uplifting true story and performances make it a worthwhile watch.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's uplifting true story and its depiction of overcoming adversity and racial prejudice. Many found it to be a moving and motivational sports movie with strong performances.

Fun Fact

The film accurately depicts the real-life Don Haskins' famous decision to start five black players, a revolutionary move at the time, which made history in college basketball.

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The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Glory Road shares the incredible true story of the determination and bravery of Texas Western's 1966 basketball team, but the script falls short of capturing its full potential.** Glory Road retells the inspiring story of 1966's first ...
r96sk

r96sk

Mid-00s Disney really knocking it out the park. <em>'Glory Road'</em> is another top film from this period from them. Early on this feels like a <em>'Remember the Titans'</em>, even a <em>'Coach Carter'</em>, copycat but it actually ends...