Radio
dir. Michael Tollin
57
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In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.
Critics consensus
The story is heavy on syrupy uplift and turns Radio into a saint/cuddly pet.
Directed byMichael Tollin
StarringCuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Debra Winger, Chris Mulkey
Written byMike Rich
CinematographyDon Burgess
EditingHarvey Rosenstock
MusicJames Horner
Radio
2003 · PG · 1h 49m
Drama
In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.
Our Verdict
57
Critics Consensus
The story is heavy on syrupy uplift and turns Radio into a saint/cuddly pet.
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