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Pride
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PG,1hr 48min
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March 23, 2007
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Lionsgate
Synopsis: A college-educated African-American schoolteacher frustrated by his inability to find a job repairs an abandoned recreational pool hall in hopes of starting Philadelphia's first African-American swim team in this inspirational drama that takes its cue from the true-life story of charismatic 1970s-era schoolteacher Jim Ellis. The year is 1973 and the job market is tight. Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) may have a college diploma, but despite his education he still can't seem to find a job. An aspiring ... Full Synopsis
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Pride doesn't have much surprise, but it's a formula picture of genuine feeling. Full Review
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From left: Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), Walt (Alphonso McAuley), Andre (Kevin Phillips), Hakim (Nate...
Terrence Howard as Jim Ellis in "Pride" (Lions Gate Entertainment)
Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard, left) and Elston (Bernie Mac) in "Pride" (Lions Gate Entertainment)
Andre (Kevin Phillips, left) and Franklin (Gary Sturgis) in "Pride" (Lions Gate Entertainment)
Sue Davis (Kimberly Elise) and Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) in "Pride" (Lions Gate Entertainment)
Andre (Kevin Phillips, foreground) in "Pride" (Lions Gate Entertainment)
From left: Willie (Regine Nehy), Reggie (Evan Ross), Hakim (Nate Parker), Jim Ellis (Terrence...
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