Remember the Titans

Remember the Titans is a powerful and inspiring movie that tells the story of how a high school football team overcame racial tensions and prejudice to become champions. One scene that stands out and what I think is a very beautiful and strong scene is when the Titans are on a training camp in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The scene takes place on a hot summer day, with the sun shining down on the players as they run drills and practice their plays. 

 

The camera angels in this scene are wide and panoramic, capturing the vastness of the Gettysburg battlefield and the smallness of the players in comparison. This creates a sense of awe and reverence for the history of the location, as well as a feeling of insignificance for the players in the face of something much bigger than themselves. 

 

As the players run and train, the atmosphere is tense and competitive. There is a sense of urgency and determination in the air, as the Titans know what they are facing a tough season ahead. The tension is heightened by the fact that the team is still divides along racial lines, with the white and black players often clashing with each other. 

 

Despite this tension, the players are united by their love of the game and their desire to win. As they run through the drills and push themselves to their limits, they begin to see to see each other as teammates rather than enemies. The camera captures their sweat and grit, their exhaustion and triumph, as they come together as a team. 

 

In this scene, the location of Gettysburg as a powerful metaphor for the racial divide that the Titans must overcome. Just as the Civil War tore apart the country, so too does racism tear apart the team. But just as the country was ultimately reunited, so too are the titans able to come together and win the championship.

 

Overall, this scene in remember the Titans is powerful representation of the struggles and triumphs of the team. Using wide camera angles, a tense atmosphere, and historic location, the scene captures the essence of the movie and the message that it conveys. 

 

I think it’s great to see how they grow together into a team. So you see that it is important to see your teammates as real friends that you have to work hard together to aim high as possible and that not everything always goes smoothly but with ups and downs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

De Donder Dennis 5TS