This movie could easily be categorized as "a black movie" or "a sports movie," but those labels would be wrong. This is a very enjoyable story that follows two strong characters from childhood through high school and college and beyond. A thoroughly entertaining movie that is both funny and heartbreaking. Excellent performances from the whole cast, with the possible exception of the usually-brilliant Alfre Woodard, who didn't seem to have much to work with, apart from one or two scenes.