Glory Road
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Glory Road

Best from age 8 · PG · 2006 · 118 min

Glory Road

Based on a true story, this drama follows coach Don Haskins as he leads the 1966 Texas Western Miners, the first all-Black starting lineup in NCAA history, to an unlikely national basketball championship. The film celebrates their athletic triumph and courage in overcoming racial barriers.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • Some instances of racial slurs and discrimination.
  • Characters are sometimes verbally confronted by angry crowds.
  • Brief scenes of alcohol consumption in social settings.

Models well

  • Courage and resilience
  • Teamwork and perseverance
  • Breaking racial barriers
  • Mentorship and leadership

Talk about it after

  • The history of racial segregation in sports and society.
  • The importance of standing up for what is right.
  • How dedication and hard work can lead to success.
  • Dealing with prejudice and unfair treatment.
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