Revisiting 'Remember the Titans' after 25 years evokes a mix of nostalgia and reflection on racial themes. While the film celebrated teamwork and unity, the current societal landscape prompts a reevaluation of its optimistic conclusions. The protagonist coaches navigate personal and systemic challenges, reflecting the complexities of race relations. Memorable performances, especially by Denzel Washington and Nicole Ari Parker, punctuate the film, yet viewing it through an adult lens reveals a deeper sense of disappointment regarding societal progress since its release. The conclusion no longer feels like a victory but rather a momentary cinematic escape from reality.
I can't believe Remember the Titans came out 25 years ago... the victory at the end did not feel as victorious... having lived 25 years after its release, it always feels like we're going backward when it comes to race in this country.
Coach Yoast makes it clear to Coach Boone that he did not hire him... Boone replies, 'Well, I came up here to coach at G.W. I didn't ask the schools to redistrict...'
Another cross-cultural bonding example is through music. Ryan Gosling doing his best Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell impression is priceless.
The first line in the movie is: 'In Virginia, high school football is a way of life. It's bigger than Christmas Day.' Sheryl. That's exactly what this movie did...
I did not realize it was Nicole Ari Parker playing opposite Denzel as Carol Boone. My first recollection of Nicole Ari Parker was Brown Sugar.
Collection
[
|
...
]