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Passing Glory

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When Joseph Verrett (Andre Braugher), a Jesuit priest who teaches history at a black high school, is offered the position of basketball coach, he resists at first because he believes the school glorifies sports over education. Eventually, though, Joseph accepts and sets up a game with the unbeaten team from the white Jesuit high school. Father Grant (Rip Torn), the pastor of the parish, cautions against such a divisive move, but Joseph disagrees and prepares his team for the game.
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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/16/2005
2/5
Rob Thomas Capital Times (Madison, WI) 06/10/2004
3/5
Not much new here, but the familiar elements are well-handled. Go to Full Review Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews 01/01/2000
3.5/4
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06/16/2009 If your Faith does not cause you to fight for injustice, you should check yourself. See more Read all reviews
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Steve James

Director

Andre Braugher

Father Joseph Verrett

Rip Torn

Father Robert Grant

Ruby Dee

Mommit Porter

Sean Squire

Travis Porter

Bill Nunn

Howard Porter
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Synopsis When Joseph Verrett (Andre Braugher), a Jesuit priest who teaches history at a black high school, is offered the position of basketball coach, he resists at first because he believes the school glorifies sports over education. Eventually, though, Joseph accepts and sets up a game with the unbeaten team from the white Jesuit high school. Father Grant (Rip Torn), the pastor of the parish, cautions against such a divisive move, but Joseph disagrees and prepares his team for the game.
Director
Steve James
Producer
Gordon Wolf
Screenwriter
Harold Sylvester
Production Co
Rosemont Productions International, TNT, Quincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment, Magic Johnson Entertainment
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2012
Runtime
1h 36m