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Radio

PG20031h 49mMichael Tollin
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 34% · Metacritic 38

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"His courage made them champions."

In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.

Drama
Mentally DisabledHigh SchoolFriendshipSportsAmerican Football1970sAmerican Football CoachBiographyBased On True StoryInspiration

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What is Radio (2003) about?

In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who…

Who stars in Radio?

Radio stars Cuba Gooding Jr. (Radio), Ed Harris (Coach Jones), Alfre Woodard (Principal Daniels), S. Epatha Merkerson (Maggie), Debra Winger (Linda Jones). The film was directed by Michael Tollin.

How long is Radio?

Radio has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated PG.

Is Radio worth watching?

Radio holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 34. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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