The U
"In the '80s college football was hit by a hurricane."
Originally released in 2009. The U is a documentary film. directed by Billy Corben.
Starring Billy Corben, Luther Campbell, and Jimmy Johnson
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.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ESPN
- ESPN Films
- rakontur
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Univ...
Who directed The U?
The U was directed by Billy Corben.
How long is The U?
The U has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The U released?
The U was released on December 12, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The U?
The main cast of The U includes Billy Corben, Luther Campbell, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Irvin, Luther Campbell.