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Radio

The story of the relationship between a prominent high school football coach in a small South Carolina town and the illiterate, mentally-challenged man nicknamed Radio whom he mentors. Although their friendship raises some eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultima...

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Corporate Author: Revolution Studios., Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Tollin, Michael., Robbins, Brian, 1963-, Gains, Herbert W., Rich, Mike, 1959-, Gooding, Cuba, Jr., 1968-, Harris, Ed, 1950-, Woodard, Alfre, 1953-, Merkerson, S. Epatha, 1952-, Winger, Debra, 1955-, Burgess, Don. 1956-, Lebenzon, Chris., Rosenstock, Harvey., Horner, James., Wingate, Denise., Griffith, Clay A.
Format: Videos DVD
Language: English
Published: Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, c2003.
Subjects:
People with mental disabilities > Drama.
Coaches (Athletics) > Drama.
School sports > Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.
Summary: The story of the relationship between a prominent high school football coach in a small South Carolina town and the illiterate, mentally-challenged man nicknamed Radio whom he mentors. Although their friendship raises some eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultimately inspires the local townsfolk.
Item Description: Inspired by a true story.
Special features: Deleted scenes; bloopers reel; "Football: it ain't fun and games" featurette; cast commentary; "Tuning in: the making of Radio" featurette.
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation, Dolby digital.
Audience: MPAA rating: PG, for mild language and thematic elements.
Production Credits: Director of photography, Don Burgess ; editors, Chris Lebenzon, Harvey Rosenstock ; music, James Horner ; costume designer, Denise Wingate ; production designer, Clay A. Griffith.
ISBN: 1404935827
Author Notes: Cuba Gooding Jr. was born on January 2, 1968, in The Bronx, New York. His father, Cuba Gooding, was the lead vocalist for the R&B group The Main Ingredient, which had a hit with the song "Everybody Plays The Fool". His mother, Shirley, was a backup singer for The Sweethearts.

In 1996, Cuba was cast as an arrogant but loyal football player in the Tom Cruise-Cameron Crowe film, Jerry Maguire (1996). The film became a huge box office smash and earned Cuba an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His "Show Me The Money" line in the movie became a nationwide catchphrase. The role elevated him to superstar status.

Currently, he resides in Studio City, California with his wife, Sara, and their two sons. (Bowker Author Biography)

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