Influential Movies

Renia Singleton

September 16, 2012

COMM 3002*01

Professor Kirrer

Influential Movies

            My favorite film of all time is Coach Carter. I can relate my personal life to this film. In the film many of the players used basketball as a way to get away from their problems. Coach Ken Carter treated those players like they were his own children. He wanted what was best for them. Most of those players weren’t receiving that kind of love and care at home. They were judged by society, family and friends. I can relate 100% to that. For most of my teenage years, I was doubted. Family thought that I would never make it to college. I used basketball as a way to prove people wrongs. I had a coach just like Coach Ken. She knew and understood what I and many of my teammates were going through. Coach Carter is one of the closest films to my life. I cry every time I watch it because it brings me back to my high school years.

            Film theory explains the nature of films and how they produce emotional and mental effects on the audience. Film theory relates to Coach Carter because there are many others that can relate to the film. The film has many emotions in it. Coach Carter possesses scenes that bring out anger, fear, crying, laughter, happiness, and many more from the audience. I believe that’s what makes this such a great influential film. I would recommend Coach Carter to anyone. To someone who has never played basketball, or lived in a low poverty neighborhood they too would still enjoy the film.