Review of Coach Carter (2005) by Marc Joseph S — 15 Dec 2012

This movie could have been better if it was shorter.

This review of Coach Carter (2005) was written by Marc Joseph S on 15 Dec 2012.

Coach Carter has generally received positive reviews.

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