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In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.
A local football coach breaks social barriers by bringing a gentle, intellectually disabled man into the fold of his small-town high school. This heartfelt connection challenges the deep-seated prejudices of a divided South Carolina community.
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Michael Tollin
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Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Debra Winger, Chris Mulkey, Sarah Drew, Brent Sexton, Riley Smith, Patrick Breen
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You can watch Radio (2003) for free on Hoopla, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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7.3/10
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Director
Michael Tollin
Cast
Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Debra Winger, Chris Mulkey, Sarah Drew, Brent Sexton, Riley Smith, Patrick Breen
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