Main Cast and Key Roles
Remember the Titans stars Denzel Washington as Coach Herman Boone and Will Patton as Coach Bill Yoast. The film features Wood Harris as Julius Campbell and Ryan Hurst as Gerry Bertier. The ensemble includes supporting performances from actors portraying players, parents, and school officials from the 1971 T.C. Williams High School season.
Plot Summary and Setting
The story follows the newly integrated T.C. Williams High School football team in Alexandria, Virginia, during the early 1970s. The narrative focuses on the coaching staff and players navigating racial tension while working toward a state championship.
Production and Legacy
The film was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and released in 2000. It is based on the true story of the Titans' season and the broader challenges of school integration. The movie is often cited in discussions about sports films that address race relations in the United States.
For more background on the real events, see the Remember the Titans Wikipedia page.
