# Glory Road (2006)

> A determined coach and a pioneering Texas Western basketball team challenge segregation and sporting convention on the road to a historic championship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5049

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: James Gartner
- Cast: Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Jon Voight, Austin Nichols, Evan Jones, Mehcad Brooks, Damaine Radcliff, Alphonso McAuley
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0385726/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: inspirational, gritty, sincere, sports movie night, family movie night

## Synopsis

A groundbreaking tale of perseverance and unity on the basketball court.

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