Remember the Titans

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Disney+

Just finished rewatching that classic - Remember the Titans - again. I swear, every single time I see this movie it just hits me.

It's the true story of this high school football team in Virginia back in 1971 that got integrated with both Black and White players. You can imagine the racist nonsense and divides they had to deal with at first.

But then Denzel Washington as Coach Boone comes in, not putting up with anybody's crap. His intense stare-downs and motivational speeches make you feel like you could run through a brick wall yourself.

The start really sets the ugly mood well, showing the racist riots and hatred pulling their community apart back then. Hard to watch, but crucial for understanding the struggles those young players faced.

When they get to football camp is where everything kicks off! Players on both sides straight up refusing to get along, getting into insane physical fights left and right. Coach has to really crack down, bunking them together, making them do wild drills to overcome their prejudices.

You get so invested in guys like Gary, who goes from a straight-up racist to a respectful team leader. Or the Rev doing whatever it takes to make the team against the odds.

But when the big championship game comes around, it's so exciting to see the team come together and beat all the critics. And when they finally win with that last kick, it's just so emotional - I always end up crying at that moment!

In the end of Titans, it's clear that the movie is really special and inspiring, showing how coming together and staying strong can help overcome tough times. The friendship between the players and Denzel's amazing way of motivating people through the movie is just awesome!