Against formidable odds -- and an old-school diving instructor embittered by the U.S. Navy's new less prejudicial policies -- Carl Brashear sets his sights on becoming the Navy's first African-American master diver in this uplifting true story. Their relationship starts out on the rocks but fate ultimately conspires to bring the men together into a setting of mutual respect triumph and honor.
2000 | 2 h 9 min
Director: George Tillman Jr.
Stars: Robert De, Niro Cuba, Gooding Jr.