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The U (2009)

ALL 12/12/2009 (en) Documentary 102 Min
  • Release
    12/12/2009
  • Production
  • Rotten tomato
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  • Original title
    The U
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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In the '80s college football was hit by a hurricane

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.”

  1. Billy Corben

    Director

  2. Story



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  1. Billy Corben

    himself

  2. Luther Campbell

    Himself - Hip Hop Artist, 2 Live Crew

  3. Jimmy Johnson

    Himself

  4. Michael Irvin

    Himself

  5. Luther Campbell

    Himself

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The U (2009) 102 Min

ALL 12/12/2009 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 12/12/2009
  • Production
  • Original title The U
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

In the '80s college football was hit by a hurricane

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.”

  1. Billy Corben

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Christie Strong, David Cypkin

    Editor

  4. Billy Corben, Alfred Spellman, Bruce Feldman

    Producer



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