Radio (2003)

7.4/10 • 109 min • Drama

Overview

In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.

Cast

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Ed Harris

Alfre Woodard

Principal Daniels

S. Epatha Merkerson

Debra Winger

Chris Mulkey

Sarah Drew

Mary Helen Jones

Brent Sexton

Riley Smith

Patrick Breen

Bill Roberson

Michael Harding

Rebecca Koon

Hi Bedford-Roberson

School Receptionist

Shelley Reid

Cop #2

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