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Hurricane Season – The Movie

So last night I was having a bit of insomnia so I decided to watch some movies. It was a toss up between The Invention of Lying and Hurricane Season. I decided on Hurricane Season.

Sorry about the pic but I couldn’t find the actual movie poster.

This is a heartfelt movie based on a true story. The movie takes place in New Orleans around Hurricane Katrina’s time. the plot revolves around Coach Al Collins, played by Forest Whitaker, from John Ehret High school and his quest to not only bring his basketball team back together to somehow salvage the season but to give hope back to a city. This is a definite must see and shows that you can succeed no matter what the conditions if you have the will to win and courage not to give up.

There is a great cast of characters from Forest Whitaker as Coach Collins, Taraji P Henson as his wife, Isaiah Washington as Coach Simmons, Bonnie Hunt as the principal, Jackie Long, Bow Wow as ball players and even Lil Wayne appears. While I’m not a fan of Forest Whitaker, I like some of his movies but not the roles he played. I’m not sure if it’s that eye that throws me off or that he tries too hard or what but he just doesn’t convince me when he transforms into a character. You know?

I’m not sure if this was in theaters or not but I somehow missed it. I suggest everyone go see this now that it is on DVD. the acting overall isn’t the greatest performance, nothing Oscar worthy, but it’s a great heartfelt story of perseverance against all outs. Check it out.

Peace

Sincere

Blogging While Black | Sincere December 28, 2009

5 Comments to “Hurricane Season – The Movie”

By laughing808, December 28, 2009 @ 5:07 PM

um, I just saw a commercial or some sort of advertisement for this movie, I thought it was going to the theaters. I guess I’ll check for it at the Red Box.
By doctorj2u, December 28, 2009 @ 6:42 PM

Where did you run across this movie? It was just sent to direct dvd (no cinema release) release. I was disgusted because when I read the newspaper story about the direct dvd release last week, I thought to myself “Great! Another instance of America ignoring the true experiences of the people of the Gulf South post-Katrina. Ignorance is bliss in this country.” Was the report I read wrong? Please let me know. It might make me feel better about the country I send taxes to.
By Sincere, December 28, 2009 @ 10:22 PM

Hey 808;
It’s a straight to DVD release but it isn’t slated for release until Feb. I just got an early release of it. I thought it was going to theaters as well but I guess it didn’t test well or something.
By Sincere, December 28, 2009 @ 10:27 PM

hey Doctor;
Thanks for stopping through.
I received an early release. It’s slated for release in Feb. I’m not sure what newspaper article you read and from where so I can’t say that they were wrong or right. I just know that this is a good story about a true event. I don’t know if that made you feel better about the taxes you send but then again that’s a conversation for another day and post.