MCFARLAND USA REVIEW




Jim White & family


McFarland USA 's story was one I wasn't prepared for when I first watched it. Truth be told, I was surprised at almost every turn. Jim White is fired from his position as a football coach; he moves to McFarland with his wife and two daughters. McFarland is a primarily Latino town and  very poverty stricken. When White sees incredible talent in his high school pupils, he decides to start a track team. At first the team isn't serious, but he pushes them to the top. They call him 'Blanco', Spanish for 'White.'
Competing. 

The team
   








The seven boys he trains soon rise in the ranks.





The family gets their real scare on the oldest daughter Julie's quinceanera (15th birthday) when the parade of cars with her inside is attacked by gang members who are targeting the driver of her car, one of their former members.

The story of McFarland was based on an actual story of an actual town of the actual people. At the end of the movie, you see the real track team running with Jim White.

The lead runner, Thomas Valles
I highly recommend this movie!! I will WARN you that it is rated PG-13 for "brief language" and "gang violence." But it is very brief.





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Comments

  1. Lou AnnNovember 21, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    Hi MaryAnn, Next week at this time Pastor Tom will be en route to your land. Just wanted to say, this movie was such a surprisingly good movie that we watched. I especially like movies based on true stories and being a native Californian, this was especially enjoyed. Not sure when the two men will arrive but they leave here on Saturday late afternoon eastern time.

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  2. Maryann SophiaNovember 22, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    Thank you Mrs. Lou Ann! We are all looking forward to it so much!
    When I first watched this movie, I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I agree, it is a very enjoyable movie! :)

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