Mohsin Ali

"Coach Carter" (2005), directed by Thomas Carter, is a powerful and inspirational sports drama based on the true story of Ken Carter, a high school basketball coach who made headlines for his unyielding commitment to academic excellence among his players. Played with compelling depth and gravitas by Samuel L. Jackson, Coach Carter takes a hard stance against the poor academic performance of his players at Richmond High School, despite their on-court success. His controversial decision to lock out his undefeated team from playing until they improve their grades sparks a community-wide debate on the priorities of sports over education.