We Could Be King
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.
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We Could Be King
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 23, 2014
Runtime
1h 15m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
63%
Original Title
We Could Be King
Production Companies
Flatbush Pictures, Tribeca Digital Studios
Director
Judd Ehrlich
Description
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.