The U
“In the '80s college football was hit by a hurricane.”
Synopsis
Throughout the 1980s, Miami, Florida, was at the center of a racial and cultural shift taking place throughout the country. Overwhelmed by riots and tensions, Miami was a city in flux, and the University of Miami football team served as a microcosm for this evolution. The image of the predominantly white university was forever changed when coach Howard Schnellenberger scoured some of the toughest ghettos in Florida to recruit mostly black players for his team. With a newly branded swagger, inspired and fueled by the quickly growing local Miami hip hop culture, these Hurricanes took on larger-than-life personalities and won four national titles between 1983 and 1991. Filmmaker Billy Corben, a Miami native and University of Miami alum, will tell the story of how these “Bad Boys” of football changed the attitude of the game they played, and how this serene campus was transformed into “The U.”
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Corben
- Original Score
- Patrick Hart, Read Fasse, Michael McGinnis
- Original Title
- The U
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- ESPN, ESPN Films, rakontur
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Corben
Patrick Hart, Read Fasse, Michael McGinnis
Christie Strong, David Cypkin
Billy Corben, Alfred Spellman, Bruce Feldman, John Dahl
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Corben
Director
Patrick Hart
Original Music Composer
Read Fasse
Original Music Composer
Billy Corben
Producer
Michael McGinnis
Original Music Composer
Christie Strong
Editor
Alfred Spellman
Producer
David Cypkin
Editor
Bruce Feldman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The U
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What is The U about?
Throughout the 1980s, Miami, Florida, was at the center of a racial and cultural shift taking place throughout the country. Overwhelmed by riots and tensions, Miami was a city in flux, and the University of Miami football team served as a microcosm for this evolution. The image of the predominantly white university was forever changed when coach Howard Schnellenberger scoured some of the toughest ghettos in Florida to recruit mostly black players for his team. With a newly branded swagger, inspired and fueled by the quickly growing local Miami hip hop culture, these Hurricanes took on larger-than-life personalities and won four national titles between 1983 and 1991. Filmmaker Billy Corben, a Miami native and University of Miami alum, will tell the story of how these “Bad Boys” of football changed the attitude of the game they played, and how this serene campus was transformed into “The U.”
Who directed The U?
The U was directed by Billy Corben.
Who stars in The U?
The principal cast of The U includes Billy Corben, Luther Campbell, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Irvin, Luther Campbell.
When was The U released and how long is it?
The U was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The U?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The U was composed by Patrick Hart, Read Fasse, Michael McGinnis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The U?
The U holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).