Los Angeles Premiere of the movie 'Coach Carter'

WHAT: Los Angeles Premiere of the movie "COACH CARTER"

WHO: Cast attendees include:
Samuel L. Jackson, Ashanti, Robert Ri'Chard, Rick Gonzalez, Rob Brown, Nana Gbewonyo, Channing Tatum, Antwon Tanner and Texas Battle
Special Guests: Coach Ken Carter and Damien Carter
Celebrity attendees to follow

WHEN: THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2005 - 7:00pm - Arrivals begin at 6:00pm

WHERE: GRAUMAN'S CHINESE THEATER
6925 HOLLYWOOD BLVD., HOLLYWOOD, CA

ABOUT "COACH CARTER"
Inspired by a true story, "Coach Carter" is an inspirational account of controversial high school basketball coach Ken Carter (Samuel L. Jackson), who received both high praise and staunch criticism when he made national news for benching his entire undefeated team for poor academic performance.
Set in Richmond, California, this rousing, heartfelt portrayal of human courage and conviction is about overcoming the obstacles of your environment and showing young men a future that stretches beyond gangs, drugs, prison, and yes ... even basketball.

Directed by: Thomas Carter
Produced by: Brian Robbins, Mike Tollin, David Gale
Executive Produced by: Van Toffler, Thomas Carter, Sharla Sumpter, Caitlin Scanlon
Screenplay by: Mark Schwahn and John Gatins
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence, sexual content, language, teen partying and some drug material.

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TV - Gail Silverman (323) 956-4721
Photo - Riki Leigh Arnold (323) 956-4602
Print/Radio - Soni Ede (323) 956-8975
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