After attending McFarland High School, Sergio Avelar never dreamed of becoming anything in the entertainment industry. But after portraying Victor Puentes in the movie McFarland, USA, that's just what he's trying to do. Prior to taking on the
“McFarland USA,” opening this weekend, is a sports movie, but director Niki Caro suggests that its storyline is especially timely given the current debate over immigration. The movie tells the story of Jim White (Kevin Costner), a teacher who cannot
KENNETH TURAN, BYLINE: "McFarland USA" is an unapologetically inspirational Disney sports movie. It sounds familiar and to a certain extent it is. But good acting and directing unite with an unusual true story to make this more effective than you might
Kevin Costner's latest sports film, the true family-friendly 'McFarland USA' is worth running to see, Pete Hammond says. Niki Caro directs.
“McFarland USA,” opening this weekend, is a sports movie, but director Niki Caro suggests that its storyline is especially timely given the current debate over immigration. The movie tells the story of Jim White (Kevin Costner), a teacher who cannot