Written by
Sivapriya Anand
Review for the film "
McFarland USA"
Runtime:
02 Hour 09 Minutes
CAST & CREW
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McFarland USA is a sports drama movie formed on actual events and directed by Niki Caro, written by Christopher Cleveland, Bettina Gilois and Grant Thompson. The production credits go to Gordon Grey and Mark Ciardi. The cast has
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as Jim White,
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as Cheryl White.
Morgan Saylor
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plays
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, Carlos Pratts plays Thomas Valles, Ramiro Rodriguez plays Danny Diaz, Hector Duran plays Johnny Sameniego, Elsie Fisher plays Jamie White, Sergio Avelar plays Victor Puentes, Michael Aguero plays Damacio Diaz, Rafael Martinez plays David Diaz, Johnny Ortiz plays Jose Cardenas, Diana-Maria Riva plays Senora Diaz, Vanessa Martnez plays Maria Marsol, Martha Higareda plays Lupe, Valente Rodriguez plays Principal Camillo, Chris Ellis play as Coach Jenks, Eloy Casados play as Dale Padilla and Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Senora Valles.
Plot
The movie starts in Boise, Idaho in 1987. We see that Jim White; a high school football coach loses his job after losing his cool and mistakenly hurting an athlete in the changing area. As a result, White transfers his family to McFarland, California and there he enters a new career by joining a Latino McFarland High School. The family is disappointed in not being to able live in Bakersfield and finds it challenging to fit in the Hispanic area. Starting functioning as an assistant football coach, White ultimately loses the job on pushing the arrogant head instructor to ask him to step down of the job after he replaces an injured player, Johnny Sameniego in a game. After learning that few of his students are accomplished runners, White gets the principal to authorize cross-country as a sport and forms a team made up entirely of guys. With Sameniego’s assistance, he enlists David, Damacio, Danny, Jose, and Victor. All of them have different struggles. Will they be able to achieve the game? Will White ever be victorious in his career? The rest of the movie revolves around it.
Star Performance
Jim White delivers a convincing performance as a sports coach, along with all the supporting characters. The story, is by far, one of the best which keeps reminding you that we all are capable of being our best and never giving up. Altogether, the filmmakers successfully delivered hills, music, and acting through the movie.
Analysis
McFarland USA is an inspirational sports drama film and one of many movies based on actual events that provide role-modelling solutions for overcoming racial divides, challenges and conflicts. This film most accurately depicts, regarding farm workers, culture, family life, and community. More than a sports story it teaches that people of different cultures can overcome their preconceived notions and walk in each other's shoes. Not only that, the film also conveys a life lesson, it shows how important family is and when you believe in yourself no matter where you from you can accomplish what you put your mind, body and soul to. In all, the film skilfully conveys about the communication and acceptance of people from different backgrounds reaching for a common goal.
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Analysis
It is a under an undervalued movie with an inspirational tale and likeable cast which is a must watch for not only sports lovers but for everyone.Â
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