In the movie Remember the Titans, the director reveals to us many important ideas.

The director makes reference to the titans from Greek mythology who ruled the earth better than the gods. A close up shot of Boone, the coach shows him referring to the term ‘titans’ to emphasize that the team named after these super, immortal beings perform in a similar powerful way on the field. The director is therefore showing that the idea of unity will mean that the team will unite?? and dominate the football pitch which is their earth. During Boone’s inspirational speech the music also changes and there is a slight tilt  Why? How do these relate to the question?

The director uses the idea of breaking down racial barriers to achieve unity when the players have to be room mates.

The inspirational speeches by both the coaches and the players also encourage  unity of purpose. Throughout the film the director uses scenes of speeches such as when the players Julius and Gerry who were initially hostile towards each other, finally decide to put aside their differences and work together in unity for the good of the team and the success of the game. This is demonstrated when they repeatedly shouted “strong side” and “left side” at practice during camp.

When the Titans are losing, Boone says “win or lose we leave with our heads held high” During that speech there is a wide angle on the team and low angle on Boone Why is this relevant? Julius replies saying “you demanded perfection coach” The idea shows by uniting we can win despite the odds being against us.

Throughout the film, the director has used many techniques such as camera angles , references to classical mythology and dialogue to express the idea of unity. In this way the director is able to draw the audience’s attention and show them important ideas.