Coach Carter : The Man Behind The Movie
Fast Break at Richmond High
Deleted Scene
Music Video : Twista Featuring Faith Evans “Hope”

In 1999, Ken Carter, a successful sporting goods store owner, accepts the
job of basketball coach for his old high school in a poor area of Richmond,
CA, where he was a champion athlete. As much dismayed by the poor
attitudes of his players as well as their dismal play performance, Carter sets
about to change both. He immediately imposes a strict regime typified in
written contracts that include stipulations for respectful behavior, a dress
code and good grades as requisites to being allowed to participate. The
initial resistance from the boys is soon dispelled as the team under Carter's
tutelage becomes a undefeated competitor in the games. However, when the
overconfident team's behavior begins to stray and Carter learns that too
many players are doing poorly in class, he takes immediate action. To the
outrage of the team, the school and the community, Carter cancels all team
activities and locks the court until the team shows acceptable academic
improvement. In the ensuing debate, Carter fights to keep his methods,
determined to show the boys that they need to rely on more than sports for
their futures and eventually finds he has affected them more profoundly than
he ever expected.