Movie Description
The U
(2009)Overview
Throughout the 1980s, Miami, Florida, was at the center of a racial and cultural shift taking place throughout the country. Overwhelmed by riots and tensions, Miami was a city in flux, and the University of Miami football team served as a microcosm for this evolution. The image of the predominantly white university was forever changed when coach Howard Schnellenberger scoured some of the toughest ghettos in Florida to recruit mostly black players for his team. With a newly branded swagger, inspired and fueled by the quickly growing local Miami hip hop culture, these Hurricanes took on larger-than-life personalities and won four national titles between 1983 and 1991. Filmmaker Billy Corben, a Miami native and University of Miami alum, will tell the story of how these “Bad Boys” of football changed the attitude of the game they played, and how this serene campus was transformed into “The U.”
Featured Crew
- Director : Billy Corben
- Producer : Alfred Spellman,Bruce Feldman,Billy Corben
- Editor : David Cypkin,Christie Strong
- Cast : Billy Corben,Luther Campbell,Jimmy Johnson,Michael Irvin,Luther Campbell
Cast
himself
Himself - Hip Hop Artist, 2 Live Crew
Himself
Himself
Himself
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Facts
Original TitleThe U
Status Released
Release Information
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2009-12-12
Original Language
Runtime 01h 42m
Homepagehttp://30for30.espn.com/film/the-u.html
Genres
- Documentary