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Introduction

Sometimes, we make choices whose importance we do not fully understand. Many of our opinions are conveyed by the context and culture we are subjected to from an early age, and many times we never question these concepts, because we take them for granted and almost 'absolute' without questioning their validity and meaning.
Throughout history, it is possible to see how some 'courageous' decisions that confronted what was the status quo, are the ones that later proved successful in breaking down certain paradigms that we now consider as wrong and almost absurd.
But as always, judging with hindsight is always easy. 200 years ago, slavery was not considered inadmissible, but rather part of the general culture. 50 years ago excluding athletes from competitions and simply assuming they were 'inferior' because of the color of their skin was considered normal.
Of course, there were people who thought differently and saw something deeply wrong in these ideas, but hardly anyone had the courage to point this out or to fight for these principles because they were not popular and by siding with minorities, one risked being marginalized in turn.

Racism and discrimination are still prevalent in many industries and provide a significant obstacle for anyone looking to break through. For instance, basketball has long been seen as a whites-only sport in the world of sports. For African American basketball players who desired to get into the pros, this generated a lot of obstacles. Nevertheless, over the course of basketball history, this has evolved.

African Americans now make up a majority of professional basketball players. This was made possible by the dedication and tenacity of the basketball players who stood up to racism and prejudice. These athletes paved the road for future talent by proving their value and overcoming obstacles.

Glory Road talks about this, about the courage and bravery of a team that changed this amazing sport forever and that made it what it is nowadays.

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Racism

The movie "Glory Road" tackles the subject of racism and racial discrimination in the 1960s in the United States. The film is based on the true events surrounding the 1966 NCAA champion Texas Western College basketball team, who were the first team ever to start five African-American players.

The movie depicts how the team dealt with racism and discrimination from rival teams and the general public and how they overcame these challenges with the help of their players' tenacity and resolve.

African-Americans had to deal with challenges every day, both on the field and in daily life, as director James Gartner skillfully captured the racial tension that characterized the United States in the 1960s.

'Glory Road' is also a movie that highlights the value of courageous choices and social transformation. Despite objections from many of his colleagues and the media, Coach Don Haskins, played expertly by Josh Lucas, had the guts to start five African-American players. This decision helped shatter the mold of racism and prejudice and marked a turning moment in the history of American basketball.

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The movie

When capturing the atmosphere of 1960s Texas with its social and racial issues, James Gartner's director pays close attention to details and nuances. With careful editing and photography that perfectly captures the atmosphere of the locations and characters, Gartner is able to establish a narrative rhythm that consistently keeps the audience's interest.
Another aspect of the movie that works well is the acting. Josh Lucas in particular does a fantastic job of convincingly portraying coach Don Haskins, making the character and his decisions believable. The rest of the cast group, which is primarily made up of amateur actors, succeeds in giving the movie's events a sense of reality by capturing the struggles and emotions of the individuals.
Another significant aspect of the movie is the soundtrack, which was created by Trevor Rabin. The soundtrack, which varies from rock songs to more emotional motifs, wonderfully complements the most intense and dramatic situations in the movie and helps to create the correct atmosphere.

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Plot

"Glory Road" is the true story of Don Haskins, a basketball coach at Texas Western College, who in 1966 defied societal norms by assembling a team primarily made up of African-American players. Haskins was able to guide his team to victory in the NCAA championship despite the prejudice and challenges he faced, making them the first all-black lineup to take home the trophy.

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Conclusion

The movie delivers a very powerful message and it is also very well done. In my opinion is the best sport-movie I have ever seen, so I strongly suggest it!!!

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Rating

My personal vote is:

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8.5/10

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