Champions
PG-13, 2023, Focus Features
Director:
Bobby Farrelly
Starring:
Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olson, Cheech Marin
Plot:
A former minor-league basketball coach is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined. (Note: licensees are to use the embedded videos for preview purposes only and they should obtain full-length versions for their public performance needs.)
1
You do you, I do me, okay?
Themes: Attitude, Disrespect, Honesty, Self-Reliance
2
New coach rejected by best player
Themes: Honesty, Leadership, Rejection, Ulterior Motives
3
People with intellectual disabilities lead full and productive lives
Themes: Gifting, Limitations, Strength, Underestimate
5
Distracted driver crashes into cop car
Themes: Distraction, Focus
6
Coach fails because he doesn't know his players
Themes: Mentoring, Relationships, Sports
7
Man assumes people with disabilities can't play basketball
Themes: Assumptions, Judging, Outward Appearance, Prejudice, Underestimate
8
Forgiveness opens the door to reconciliation
Themes: Forgiveness, Reconciliation
9
Championship players frightened by fierce-looking competitors
Themes: Appearances, Confidence, Doubt, Fear, Intimidation
11
Player resets dislocated finger to continue in game
Themes: Overcoming Challenges, Pain, Sports, Toughness
12
Team sees losing as a victory
Themes: Attitude, Sports, Sportsmanship, Success, Victory