Question 1

What real-life coaching tactic did Herman Boone use to integrate his team?

Accepted Answer

According to Coach Herman Boone, he integrated the buses before leaving for football camp, forcing players to learn each other's cultures and be part of each other's lives.

Question 2

What was changed about the vandalism incident at Coach Boone's house for the film?

Accepted Answer

In real life, an old toilet was thrown through Coach Boone's window, but filmmakers changed it to a brick to avoid adding humor to the serious situation.

Question 3

Why was Sheryl Yoast portrayed as an only child in the film despite having three sisters?

Accepted Answer

Sheryl attended most games with her father, while her sisters had different circumstances. The filmmakers thought including all four daughters would be distracting, and the sisters approved of Sheryl being depicted as an only child.

Question 4

How did director Boaz Yakin learn about American football for this movie?

Accepted Answer

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer arranged for Yakin to attend a football camp after learning he knew nothing about American football, where Yakin picked up enough information in two weeks to resume work.

Question 5

What conflict drives the story of Remember the Titans?

Accepted Answer

After coach Bill Yoast is demoted and replaced by the tough, opinionated Herman Boone, the two men must overcome their differences to turn a group of hostile young players into champions.

Question 6

What real-life integration tactic did Coach Herman Boone use that was depicted in the film?

Accepted Answer

According to Coach Herman Boone, he really did integrate the buses before leaving for football camp, forcing players to learn each other's culture and be part of each other's lives.

Question 7

What object was actually thrown through Coach Boone's window in real life, and why did filmmakers change it?

Accepted Answer

In real life, an old toilet was thrown through Coach Boone's window, but filmmakers changed it to a brick because they thought a toilet would add humor to the serious situation.

Question 8

How many daughters did Coach Bill Yoast have in real life, and why were most omitted from the film?

Accepted Answer

In real life, Coach Bill Yoast had four daughters, but only Sheryl was depicted in the film because she attended most games with her father, and filmmakers thought including all four would be distracting.

Question 9

What happened to the real Sheryl Yoast, and how did her sisters feel about her being portrayed as an only child?

Accepted Answer

The real Sheryl Yoast passed away in 1996 at age 34 from an undetected heart condition. Her sisters had no problem with her being portrayed as an only child in the film.

Question 10

What did producer Jerry Bruckheimer do when he learned director Boaz Yakin knew nothing about American football?

Accepted Answer

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer arranged for director Boaz Yakin to attend a football camp, where Yakin picked up enough information in two weeks to resume full-speed work.

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