McFarland, USA True Story

“These are good kids, smart kids, they just need a chance at a better future.”

-Mario Marisol portrayed by Vanessa Martinez, McFarland, USA

 You might have heard that McFarland, USA is a film starring Kevin Costner and Maria Bello, but what you might not know is that it’s also a true story of a fascinating Latino high school. McFarland, USA will be out in theatres on February 19, 2015 at Aksarben Cinema, so in anticipation of Costner’s latest film we present to you the true story of McFarland High School’s cross country team that defied the odds and succeeded despite people telling them it couldn’t be done.

Against all odds

Costner plays Coach White, a man struggling to find a career home who lands at a predominantly Latino high school. While there he struggles to connect with the students on a personal level initially until one day he discovers their talent. The high school boys can run! Coach White then learns to build relationships with these fine young men when he forms a team of runners for a cross country team.

White and this team of legendary runners built a powerful legacy of cross country championships that wasn’t broken until the film was in production. That fact, however, does not diminish the impressive twenty-four straight state championships achieved.

The film centers around Coach White and his personal struggle, but McFarland, USA is more about the young men that achieved the impossible with perseverance and passion. 

 Visit Aksarben Cinema’s website and Facebook page for more information about McFarland, USA and other wonderful films. Don’t miss out on this incredible true story when it comes out on February 19, 2015. See you at the movies!