Review of Coach Carter (2005) by Joyce M — 16 Apr 2012

Great movie, not completely based on fact.

This review of Coach Carter (2005) was written by Joyce M on 16 Apr 2012.

Coach Carter has generally received positive reviews.

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Samuel L. Jackson is clearly pleased to be playing this role, but it's one we've seen so many times before. Full review later…

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