Movies not only serve as a source of entertainment, but they convey a message to its viewers. To convey these messages, movies relate to the viewers lives and touch on their emotions. In the movie Coach Carter, it is evident that this movie is able to communicate deep messages that influence its viewers. After watching an awful game of Richmond versus Saint Francis, Ken Carter, the protagonist, takes up the basketball-coaching job at Richmond High School. Being a steadfast man, Coach Carter deals with the disrespectful Richmond basketball team by issuing contracts and imposing harsh consequences when his players are out of line. Through hard discipline, the Richmond Oilers learn the meaning of respect and teamwork. This movie illustrates that people become so caught up with winning that they forget to recognize the irrational choices they are making. To display this message the movie uses dishonesty, promises, trustworthiness, and ethics to convey the deeper meanings. Throughout Coach Carter, one can see the three course common questions answered in a number of ways.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It’s not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others” (Coach Carter. Dir. Thomas Carter. Paramount Pictures, 2005).
Timo Cruz’s quote “Our Deepest Fear,” from the movie Coach Carter, is used to answer Coach Ken Carter’s question, “What is your deepest fear?” This question is one that is repeatedly asked by Coach Carter to the players on the Richmond High basketball team. The players in...