Remaking the Epic of America

Remaking the Epic of America

The article, Remaking the Epic of America, written by David Brooks is about the myth of the sports movie that has defined American society and ruled the theaters in our nation.

Over the past few years, theaters in America have seen a succession of films with the same plot. Films such as, “Hoosiers,” “Glory Road,” “Coach Carter,” “Remember the Titans,” and “Miracle” are just a few of these sports stories that have captured the hearts of Americans. Throughout all of these films there is a central similar theme. They include a no-nonsense coach and an underdog team that rises up to beat the better favorite team with hard work and ambition. Each time the unsupported team wins glory over the more respected rivals the American tradition of social mobility is enhanced. When a story like this is repeated similarly over and over again and constantly attracts audiences it shows that the values represented in the film are parallel to those that the society believes in. With hard work, ambition, and a tough coach that inspires his team