Josh Lucas (“Stealth,” “Sweet Home Alabama”) stars as Hall of Fame coach Don Haskins, in the true story of the team that changed the game of basketball forever. In the 1960’s, Texas Western (now the University of Texas El Paso) hires Haskins to coach a small-time, losing basketball program. Through vigorous recruiting, Haskins assembles a line-up with many African-Americans, a novelty in college basketball. With a grueling coaching regime and tough love, Haskins molds his recruits into a promising team. Amidst the country’s burgeoning civil-rights movement, the players and coaches endure raciallycharged insults as they go forward in the national college tournaments. Haskins fields the first all African-American starting line-up in a championship game, and together they defy the odds and win the 1966 NCAA Championship. Their courage and dedication change the face of college basketball and national sports for all time.
Available for $29.99 (S.R.P.) on DVD (available in separate full and widescreen editions) and on UMD™ for PSP™ (widescreen), from Walt Disney Home Entertainment and Jerry Bruckheimer Productions.
GLORY ROAD’s superb cast includes Derek Luke (“Friday Night Lights,” Antwone Fisher”) and Jon Voight (“National Treasure,” Academy Award® winner, Best Actor, “Coming Home” 1978 and “Midnight Cowboy” 1969.)
DVD BONUS MATERIALS:
• NEVER BEFORE SEEN DELETED SCENES
• ALICIA KEYS MUSIC VIDEO “SWEET MUSIC”
• MORE THAN A GAME: LEGACY OF THE BEAR
Meet coaching legend Don Haskins, known as the coach who forever changed the face of college
basketball. This feature follows Coach Haskins’ illustrious career with the University of Texas El
Paso, from his astounding 1966 NCAA national championship through a distinguished 38-year
college basketball coaching career. Through interviews with basketball players, coaches and
historians, plus archival footage, real-life game footage and photos, the story of Coach Haskins’
remarkable achievements is presented. There are interviews with former players including fivetime
NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway, and one-time opponent (and former L.A. Lakers and current
Miami Heat coach) Pat Riley.
• SURVIVING PRACTICE
This featurette follows the grueling four-hour per day practice schedule followed by Coach
Haskins’ winning 1966 team. Five-time NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway, coach of the ABA’s Florida
Pit Bulls, leads his squad through a “Haskins-esque” practice. With interviews and film clips,
audiences are invited to step inside a real-life, tough-as-nails practice session.
• EXTENDED INTERVIEWS
Extended interviews with University of Texas El Paso basketball players that have played for
Coach Haskins.
• AUDIO COMMENTARY
Audio commentary with Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Director James Gartner.
• AUDIO COMMENTARY
Audio commentary with Writers Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois.
STREET DATE: June 6, 2006
Direct prebook: April 11, 2006
Distributor prebook: April 25, 2006
Suggested retail price: $29.99 (DVD)
Feature Run time: Approximately 118 minutes
Rating: “PG” For Racial Issues Including Violence And Epithets, And Mild Language
Bonus features not rated or subtitled, and subject to change.
DVD aspect ratio: 2.35:1, enhanced for 16x9 TV screens
or
1.33:1 formatted 4x3
Sound: Dolby. Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Language: English, Spanish, French audio. Spanish, French subtitles.
PSP™ S.R.P. $29.99
PSP™ aspect ratio: 2.35:1, enhanced for 16x9 TV screens
PSP™ language: English audio; Spanish and French subtitles
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Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Written by Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois. Directed by James Gartner.
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