I am really hoping that the next time I actually get a Monday back to myself that I can go and see McFarland, USA. Ever since I heard about this movie I wanted to see it. I have written about it many times and I was even invited to go and see the movie and meet some of the cast including Kevin Costner. Life, or rather my lack of vacation time, got in the way. I wasn’t able to go. I missed out big time, but a couple of my good friends The Rockfather and Andrew Kardon of Mommy’s Busy did get to attend. They will have reviews up on their sites about the movie. I will post up my review once I actually see the movie.
I do have a couple of photos from the World Premiere of the movie and also a featurette about the movie.
Some of the men from that original team of runners.
The World Premiere of McFarland, USA.
More about McFarland, USA below.
McFARLAND, USA
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Genre: Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: February 20, 2015
Running Time: 128.5 min.
Cast: 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
Director: Niki Caro
Producers: Gordon Gray, Mark Ciardi
Executive Producers: Mario Iscovich, Mary Martin
Story by: Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois
Screenplay by: Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois and Grant Thompson
STORY SYNOPSIS:
Inspired by 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.