"Remember the Titans" scores as a winning football drama. Based on a true story, the movie is set in 1971, when T.C Williams High integrated blacks and whites. The all-white, Alexandra, Virginia based school is in a frenzy. Their football team, the Titans, will have integrated players and a new coach. The original team athletes are unwilling to share the field with blacks.

The Titans’ longtime coach (Will Patton) must step aside. He becomes assistant coach to motivated Herman Boone (Denzel Washington). Boone is aggressive and passionate about coaching. He vigorously challenges the teams’ protests, shaping their minds along with their physiques.

Boone is going through his own growing pains. He has moved into a neighborhood, filled with resentment for blacks. But brave Boone has set out to change their minds. The new, spirited coach becomes the Martin Luther King, Jr. of the town.

Boone is not only teaching his team the game of football, but the game of life. He preaches, with eloquent words full of zest, that divided races must get along. He will not tolerate segregation of players on the same team.

Boone’s words, soon enough, begin positively affecting the team. They learn to accept each other’s differences; friendships blossom. Boone continues to keep the team on their toes and playing their hardest. But how will the rest of the town react to the newly bonded team?

Denzel Washington’s performance was deeply compelling. He was perfect as the aggressive coach with a heart of gold. Washington adds special touches to his gruff character. He was quick-witted, especially during confrontational scenes with the players.

Washington’s humor was laced with his serious, dramatic performance. His character’s aggression came from his distaste with the town’s feelings about integration. The determination and heart Washington conveyed in his character was contagious. Washington’s multi-dimensional character scored a touchdown. You’ll be rooting for him in the aisles.

The football sequences and dramatic score are exceptionally thrilling. The heart-pumping game scenes will make you feel like you’re really in the stands.

"Remember the Titans" on game day or any day.

Meet the Musicians
The Wilkinsons
hosted by Joanne Spataro
interview & photos
The Wilkinsons’ new hit single, "Jimmy’s Got a Girlfriend," will make you smile until the very last note. The rest of their new album is a winner, filled with a truck load of catchy tunes that everyone will enjoy. Here and Now, their sophomore CD, is a real milestone for the family act. The talented musical trio includes brother and sister Tyler (16) and Amanda (18), and proud dad, Steven. In this interview, we get to meet Tyler and Amanda as we get some backstage gossip on the shooting of their video and a lot more.

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Martin Luther King
Learn more about how Martin Luther King & Rosa Parks emerged on the national scene from a wonderful excerpt from The American Century from Harold Evans.

Profiles in Black History
by Joanne Spataro
Who were the most influential people in Black History? Find out as more as we lead up to Black History Month with a new series of biographical sketches. You are also welcome to submit your own essays about Black History which can be included in this new and exciting resource.

He Got Game (1998)
Starring: Denzel Washington, Milla Jovovich
Director: Spike Lee

As a filmmaker and passionate fan of basketball, Spike Lee was the perfect director for this ambitious and heartfelt sports drama, which brought out the best in both Lee and his well-chosen cast. In his third film for Lee, Denzel Washington plays Jake Shuttlesworth, who is in prison for the manslaughter of his wife.

Meet the Author
Harold Evans
Author of The American Century
Interview & FREE Excerpt
Hosted by Joe Spataro

This is a real tour-de-force in terms of the extensive material it covers with wonderful text and pictures. Despite its incredible volume and depth, it is accessible to the reader because it is written almost as if it were a series of magazine articles taking you through 100 years of US history. For many of our readers who are homeschoolers, each of the bite-size pieces would make a wonderful jumping off point for a discussion or a research report for your children. Featured in the FREE excerpts are two articles about the Cold War and The Civil Rights Movement.