The film, Remember the Titans, released in 2000, is set in 1971, a time where racial integration was just beginning, and the tension between whites and blacks was high. The film opens to a scene in which blacks and whites are mobbing each other with only a small line of policemen standing in their way. This chaos is all pictured before unity, through football, is introduced to the town. Through the introduction of football, to the newly integrated school, many whites, and blacks, are able to unite in order to achieve a common goal. By analyzing the actions of the community that take place in the beginning of the season, the middle of the season, and the end of the season, it is obvious that there is a relationship between the decrease in racial tension and an increase in team spirit and pride.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The Beginning of the Season
- Training Camp
- The First Few Games
- The End of the Season
- Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This analysis aims to examine the role of teamwork and racial integration in the 2000 film, Remember the Titans. It explores how teamwork fostered unity and overcame racial prejudice in the context of a high school football team in 1971 Virginia.
- The Impact of Teamwork on Racial Integration
- The Importance of Shared Goals and Objectives
- The Role of Leadership in Overcoming Prejudice
- The Relationship Between Success and Acceptance
- The Power of Sport in Promoting Social Cohesion
Chapter Summaries
The analysis begins with the initial resistance to integration from both white and black players, highlighting their anxieties and fears. It then explores how Coach Boone's leadership and demanding training regime, characterized by rigorous physical challenges, fostered a sense of unity among the players, transcending their racial differences.
The analysis examines the impact of key events like the Gettysburg battlefield trip, where the players are encouraged to learn from the past and come together to avoid similar conflict. It also highlights the turning point where Gary, a white player, defends his black teammate, Rev, leading to a shift in attitudes and the formation of friendships, such as the one between Gary and Julius.
The analysis examines how the team's victories on the field translate into acceptance and respect for black players within the community, leading to a reduction in racism. The final section highlights the significant impact of teamwork in fostering a more inclusive environment, exemplified by the deep bond between Gary and Julius, who are no longer rivals but consider each other brothers.
Keywords
The key concepts and themes explored in this analysis include teamwork, racial integration, leadership, conflict resolution, prejudice, success, social cohesion, and the impact of sports on society. This work examines the relationship between teamwork, athletic success, and the positive transformation of racial relations.
- Quote paper
- Andrew Kitterman (Author), 2013, Teamwork and Race in "Remember The Titans", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/211161
