NBC affiliate WCAU-TV dedicated a full hour of its program to promote PRIDE, starring Terrence Howard and Bernie Mac. Originally broadcast live on February 28, 2007. Shared for historical reference.
In 1970s Philadelphia, Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), who is driven by a love of competitive swimming, fixes up an abandoned pool building with the help of a janitor named Elston (Bernie Mac). But 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.
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