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.
Genre: Drama
Starring: Robert De Niro, Cuba Gooding Jr., Charlize Theron, Aunjanue Ellis, Hal Holbrook
Directed & Produced by: Mark Isham, Anthony B. Richmond, Bill Badalato, Bill Cosby, Robert Teitel
Release date: 9/13/2000
Running time: 129 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 by 1165 users