Do you love Kevin Costner the way I love Kevin Costner? If you do, you are probably counting down the days until you can go see “McFarland, USA”. It’s rated PG and opens in theaters everywhere on 2/20/15!
Based on the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows
novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in
California, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under
the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their
predominantly Latino high school, with whom they ultimately bond to
build not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy
as well.
Based on the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows novice runners
from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s
farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a
cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin
Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach
White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other
but when White starts to realize the boys’ exceptional running ability,
things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts
becomes apparent–the power of family relationships, their unwavering
commitment to one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and
determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the
odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring
legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family
finally found a place to call home and both he and his team achieve
their own kind of American dream.
Disney’s “McFarland, USA” stars Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Morgan
Saylor, Martha Higareda, Michael Aguero, Sergio Avelar, Hector Duran,
Rafael Martinez, Johnny Ortiz, Carlos Pratts, Ramiro Rodriguez, Danny
Mora, Valente Rodriguez, Vanessa Martinez, Chris Ellis and Diana Maria
Riva, and is directed by Niki Caro. “McFarland, USA” releases February 20, 2015.
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This sounds like a great movie. I’m going to have to check it out.