We Could Be King
Synopsis
Germantown and Martin Luther King High Schools were bitter rivals for over 40 years. This past year, a budget crisis caused Philadelphia to lay off over 4000 employees and close 37 schools, including Germantown High. Now Germantown must merge with their former rival, King. Against overwhelming odds, a 27-year old first time head coach and a new principal fight to inspire young men from difficult circumstances to come together and lift each other toward a better future.
Top Cast
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Dontae Angus
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Kelly Cottle
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Shariff Floyd
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Salvatore Henderson
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William Wade
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Robert Coleman
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Brittany Gouche
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Michelle Grace
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Jon Gurevitch
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Robert Henderson
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Yvette Henderson
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Kevin Reilly
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Joseph Walker
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Alyn Waller
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Jounieta Williams
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Judd Ehrlich
- Original Score
- Joe Baldacci, Khari Mateen
- Original Title
- We Could Be King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Flatbush Pictures, Tribeca Digital Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Judd Ehrlich
Joe Baldacci, Khari Mateen
Peter Buntaine
Chris Iversen, David Lieberman
Caitlin Mae Burke, Lauren Hobart, Ryan Eckel, Ed Stack, Ruchi Mital
Department Leadership Roster
Judd Ehrlich
Director
Caitlin Mae Burke
Producer
Chris Iversen
Editor
Peter Buntaine
Director of Photography
Joe Baldacci
Original Music Composer
Ruchi Mital
Producer
Judd Ehrlich
Producer
Khari Mateen
Original Music Composer
David Lieberman
Editor
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What is We Could Be King about?
Germantown and Martin Luther King High Schools were bitter rivals for over 40 years. This past year, a budget crisis caused Philadelphia to lay off over 4000 employees and close 37 schools, including Germantown High. Now Germantown must merge with their former rival, King. Against overwhelming odds, a 27-year old first time head coach and a new principal fight to inspire young men from difficult circumstances to come together and lift each other toward a better future.
Who directed We Could Be King?
We Could Be King was directed by Judd Ehrlich.
Who stars in We Could Be King?
The principal cast of We Could Be King includes Ed Dunn, Dontae Angus, Kelly Cottle, Shariff Floyd, Salvatore Henderson.
When was We Could Be King released and how long is it?
We Could Be King was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for We Could Be King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We Could Be King was composed by Joe Baldacci, Khari Mateen.