description McFarland, USA (2015) Overview
McFarland, USA is a 2015 sports drama film directed by Niki Caro and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. Starring Kevin Costner, the film is based on the true story of Jim White, a high school coach who moved to the predominantly Latino farming town of McFarland, California, in 1987. There, he formed a cross-country running team composed of local student athletes, many of whom worked as pickers in the agricultural fields. The narrative chronicles the team's journey as they overcome socioeconomic barriers to eventually win state championship titles.
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What is McFarland, USA based on?
McFarland, USA is based on the true story of coach Jim White and a cross-country team in McFarland, California. The town is predominantly Latino and built around agricultural work.
Who plays Jim White in McFarland, USA?
Kevin Costner plays Jim White, the coach at the center of the story. The film was directed by Niki Caro and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.
When was McFarland, USA released?
The film was released in 2015. It is a sports drama about building a successful high-school cross-country program under difficult social and economic conditions.
What sport does the McFarland team compete in?
The students compete in cross-country running. Their training and teamwork become the main path through which the film explores discipline, family, and opportunity.
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