

Coach Jim Ellis shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor, he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.
Jim Ellis

Elston

Sue Davis

Bink

Puddin Head

Walt

Willie

Hakim

Andre

Jake

Reggie

Franklin

Artrell
Ophelia

Race Official

Race Official (Mainline)
Coach Logan - 1964

Race Official (PDR)

Starter - 1964
Ron Lincoln
city worker
Reverend

Tv Reporter

Black Maintenance Man
