Public Television Feature Film Package

Pride

Season 30, Episode 75 of 97

In 1970s Philadelphia, Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), who is driven by a love of competitive swimming, fixes up an abandoned pool building with the help of a janitor named Elston (Bernie Mac). But when city officials mark the place for demolition, he fights back by founding an all-black swim team. Facing racism, violence and a hostile city official, Jim struggles to prepare his novice swimmers for the state championships.

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7/8/2023
9:40 p.m.
7/15/2023
8:03 p.m.
7/16/2023
2 a.m.
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