We Could Be King movie poster

We Could Be King

April 23, 2014 1h 15m 6.3/10 (16 votes)

Originally released in 2014. We Could Be King is a documentary film. directed by Judd Ehrlich. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ed Dunn, Dontae Angus, and Kelly Cottle

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 23, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 1h 15m 75 minutes total
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User Rating 6.3/10 Good (16 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Flatbush Pictures
  • Tribeca Digital Studios

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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, includi...

Who directed We Could Be King?

We Could Be King was directed by Judd Ehrlich.

How long is We Could Be King?

We Could Be King has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).

When was We Could Be King released?

We Could Be King was released on April 23, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in We Could Be King?

The main cast of We Could Be King includes Ed Dunn, Dontae Angus, Kelly Cottle, Shariff Floyd, Salvatore Henderson.