In the film, “Remember the Titans,” a high school football team in Virginia struggles with the intense segregation of the black and white community. Based on a true story, “Remember the Titans” is modeled after the unforgettable 1971 events that took place in Alexandria, Virginia. Herman Boone, an African-American football coach, was hired to guide an integrated, yet racially polarized, high school team called the T.C. Williams Titans. Part of the controversy stems from the white-skinned assistant coach, Bill Yoast, because he was bypassed for the head position. It's evident in the beginning stages of the story that Bill has feelings of bitterness and resentment for coaching under the authority of a black man. However, the two men realized that they have much in common, such as their integrity, honor, and true passion for the game. They learn to overcome their differences while working together to transform a group of angry, unfocused, and otherwise separated players into a winning team of responsible, respectable, and bonded young men. In the process, the team shows the local community how success can be attained when you work as one unit and the character and soul of a person heavily outweighs the color of their skin. Coach Boone was a man that wanted to make an impact on the community through his controversial team. When he started coaching the Titans he said, “The best will play, color won’t matter.” This was a sign of equality because each player had the same opportunity to play. Spots were earned through hard work and talent. At first, the two racially divided leaders, Julius Campbell and Garry Bertier, had a lot of disagreements, which effected how they were able to guide their fellow teammates. Julius, an African American player, said, “Nobody plays. Yourself included. I'm supposed to wear myself out for the team? What team? Nah. Nah, what I'm gonna do is look out for myself and I'ma get mine.” The conversa