Men of Honor, 2000, R, 2 hr 9 min
Men of Honor Runtime: 129 Age Rating: R Release Date: November 10, 2000 Based on a True Story: Carl Brashear Studio: Fox 2000 Pictures, State Street Pictures An inspiring true story of Carl Brashear, the first African American U.S. Navy Master Diver, who overcame racial prejudice and personal adversity to achieve his dream. Ratings: My Rating: 7.2/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 7.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 42% (Critics), 95% (Audience) Metacritic: 60/100 Plot Summary: Carl Brashear (Cuba Gooding Jr.), a determined African American sharecropper from Kentucky, enlists in the U.S. Navy with the goal of becoming a diver. Despite facing racial discrimination and physical challenges, including a severe injury that leads to the amputation of his leg, Brashear's unwavering perseverance earns him the title of Master Diver. His journey is marked by a complex relationship with his mentor, Master Chief Leslie W. Sunday (Robert De Niro), who initially resents Brashear's ambition but ultimatel...