P.D.R. turns to Pride

Lionsgate Films renamed their upcoming sports drama "P.D.R." to "Pride". Based on true events, "Pride" tells the inspiring story of Jim Ellis, a charismatic schoolteacher in the 1970s who changed lives forever when he founded an African-American swim team in one of Philadelphia’s roughest neighborhoods. Directed by Sunu Gonera, this life-affirming drama stars Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard ("Hustle & Flow", "Crash", "Ray"), Bernie Mac ("Guess Who", "Oceans 12", "Bad Santa") and Kimberly Elise ("Diary of a Mad Black Woman", "Manchurian Candidate", "John Q").

By turns comic, rousing and poignant, "Pride" is a triumphant story about team spirit and courage in the face of overwhelming odds. The film is produced by Paul Hall, Patrick Rizzotti and Brett Forbes. The film is scheduled to come to cinemas December 22nd.