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“Coach Carter” tells the story of Ken Carter, a businessman who takes a job as the head coach of his alma mater, Richmond High School in California. Through unconventional methods, he teaches his players the importance of academics. In this episode, we speak to John Gatins, the films screenwriter, as well as Robert Ri'chard who plays Damien Carter, and two of the real-life players on that Richmond team; Courtney Anderson and Wayne Oliver. Did this film accurately portray what happened in real life? Let's find out!
“Coach Carter” tells the story of Ken Carter, a businessman who takes a job as the head coach of his alma mater, Richmond High School in California. Through unconventional methods, he teaches his players the importance of academics. In this episode, we speak to John Gatins, the films screenwriter, as well as Robert Ri'chard who plays Damien Carter, and two of the real-life players on that Richmond team; Courtney Anderson and Wayne Oliver. Did this film accurately portray what happened in real life? Let's find out!