EPISODE · Jul 12, 2023 · 18 MIN
Pride (2007)
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This week on the OETA Movie Club Podcast we discuss Pride (2007). In 1970s Philadelphia, Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), who is driven by a love of competitive swimming, saves an abandoned pool building with the help of a janitor named Elston (Bernie Mac). When city officials mark the place for demolition, he fights back by founding an all-black swim team. Facing racism, violence, and a hostile city official, Jim struggles to prepare his novice swimmers for the state championships.Support the showOETA - Home
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This week on the OETA Movie Club Podcast we discuss Pride (2007). In 1970s Philadelphia, Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), who is driven by a love of competitive swimming, saves an abandoned pool building with the help of a janitor named Elston (Bernie Mac). When city officials mark the place for demolition, he fights back by founding an all-black swim team. Facing racism, violence, and a hostile city official, Jim struggles to prepare his novice swimmers for the state championships. Support the s...
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