McLean County Unit District No. 5



Movie Small Group Discussion QuestionsGlory Road24988-5962Movie Summary: 40 years ago, Don Haskins went on the recruiting trail to find the best talent in the land, black or white. 7 blacks and 5 whites made up the legendary 1965-66 Texas Western Miners. They were mocked and ridiculed for their showboating and flaunting of black players on the court. Yet, in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, Haskins and his Miners came together as a team united to reach the National Championship game against powerhouse Kentucky.Discussion Questions: Prior to meeting in your small groups, select a couple questions from the list below to discuss with your group. Glory Road is set during the peak of the Civil Rights Movement. What situations in the movie stood out to you as being very different from how people are treated today? Did this film help you understand why the Civil Rights Movement is such an important part of America’s history?Coach Don Haskins and the team members of the Texas Western Miners are challenged to confirm their core beliefs and values, and to stand up for what they know is right. Like Haskins and his team, have you ever stood up for what you know is right? How?In your opinion, why was the true story behind Glory Road such an important story to tell?How does Coach Haskins change his recruiting methods after the traditional methods fail?In school, when a team “captain” was choosing up sides for a team — what determined if someone got picked or not?Have you ever wanted to be part of something — knowing you could do well—only to be rejected? Or have you ever rejected someone because of their race,the way they talked, the clothes they wore, or where they lived? Describe your experience.Name some of the behaviors that players on the Texas Western team had to overcome in order to become winners.What kinds of things did Coach Haskins do to discipline his team so that they would work together? ................
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