Carter High (2015)
Carter High (2015), directed by Arthur Muhammad, starring Vivica A. Fox and Charles S. Dutton.
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Synopsis
The true story of four student athletes from Carter High School in Dallas, Texas in the 1980s, whose bright futures irrevocably changed due to their off-field activities.
- Arthur MuhammadDirector, Editing, Writer
About the film
Carter High is a 2015 American sports film directed and written by Arthur Muhammad. The film is centered on the 1988 Cowboys of David W. Carter High School in Dallas, a team that fought through racial prejudice and a grades controversy to claim the 5A state title, only to be rocked when six of their players were involved in an armed robbery and the grades issue stripped them of their title. The film is produced by former Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis.
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Carter High is a 2015 American sports film directed and written by Arthur Muhammad. The film is centered on the 1988 Cowboys of David W. Carter High School in Dallas, a team that fought through racial prejudice and a grades controversy to claim the 5A state title, only to be rocked when six of their players were involved in an armed robbery and the grades issue stripped them of their title. The film is produced by former Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis.
Plot
The film starts with a court sentencing procedure due to crimes committed by various Carter High football team members. We subsequently learn about each of the player's background. One student transferred classes due to an incomplete grade, that could have caused his ineligibility to stay on the football team. In 1988, the Carter High Cowboys football team was involved in a public scandal while in the midst of a run in the Texas 5A state playoffs, which included a semifinal victory over Odessa's Permian High that would become a central event in the book (and subsequent movie and television treatments) Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream.
Cast
Charles S. Dutton as Coach Freddie James
Pooch Hall as Coach Vonner
David Banner as Royce West
John West Jr. as Bryce
Reginald C. Hayes as Mr. Russeau
Vivica A. Fox as Mrs. James
See also
List of American football films
Friday Night Lights
References
External links
Carter High at IMDb
Carter High at Rotten Tomatoes
Official website
Text from Carter High on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter_High
Trivia
- It premiered on October 30, 2015, a Friday.
- It runs 1h50 — a typical feature length.
- This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosTycor International Film Company, Sweet Chariot Productions, PlayNow Enterprise
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Vivica A. Fox
Mrs. James -
Charles S. Dutton
Coach James -
Pooch Hall
Coach Vonner -
David Banner
Royce West -
Reggie Hayes
Mr. Russeau -
Nicole Holt
Lady In Taco Bueno -
Aaron Maynard
Student football player -
Leeanne Locken Emberlin
Anchor #2 -
Lynn Andrews III
Keith -
Robert Hayes
Gary -
Larry Jack Dotson
Judge Kendall -
Sheril Rodgers
Court Reporter -
Marcus M. Mauldin
Officer Benson -
Aundre Dean
Derric -
Jenee' Amore'
Girl 2 -
Craig Cole
Robert -
J. Alan Nelson
College Football Recruiter -
Telvin Griffin
Football Coach - Sarah Shrimpton High School Student
- Orlando Valentino Carlos
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Tags
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- Arthur Muhammad Director
- Arthur Muhammad Editing
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Questions about this film
What is Carter High about?
Carter High: The true story of four student athletes from Carter High School in Dallas, Texas in the 1980s, whose bright futures irrevocably changed due to their off-field activities.
Who directed Carter High?
Carter High was directed by Arthur Muhammad in 2015.
Who stars in Carter High?
The cast of Carter High includes Vivica A. Fox, Charles S. Dutton, Pooch Hall, David Banner and Reggie Hayes.
How long is Carter High?
Carter High runs for 110 minutes, or 1h50.
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