You may have never heard of McFarland, USA but I assure you after next year you’ll never forget it. During my recent trip to LA I had a chance to screen the movie and I was BLOWN AWAY! It’s an incredible and uplifting movie that will have your routing for these boys on, from your seat. I don’t want to give any spoilers away but I will tell you, that you will want to mark your calendars for the release of this movie which opens February 15th. It’s that good.
McFarland USA is inspired by the 1987 true story, the movie follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other but when White starts to realize the boys’ exceptional running ability, things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent—the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family finally found a place to call home and both he and his team achieve their own kind of American dream.
Disney’s “McFarland, USA” stars Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Morgan Saylor, Martha Higareda, Michael Aguero, Sergio Avelar, Hector Duran, Rafael Martinez, Johnny Ortiz, Carlos Pratts, Ramiro Rodriguez, Danny Mora, Valente Rodriguez, Vanessa Martinez and Chris Ellis and is directed by Niki Caro
McFARLAND, USA is rated PG and opens in theaters everywhere on February 20, 2015! I’ll be bringing you updates as they become available so check back!