source: Believe in Me

Believe in Me

I was an un-credited extra in this movie, and although I was not in the movie for professional reasons more to cure boredom I was extremely disappointed. This movie not only did not take into account the half court 3 on 3 rules of the sixties but also the hair and costuming was more of the 50's than the 60's. I myself refuse to watch the movie after being involved in a good portion of the filming and have advised others not to watch it do to the behavior of a certain actress that I now refuse to watch anything that she is in, and the inaccuracy of the story. In real life the girls did not win state but the town did pull together to support the girls team. Which is what the director portrayed to us was the point of the movie; obviously he changed his angle during post production. This was not worth my time to be in it let alone watching it, those are moments of my life I'm not planning on wasting again.

We cannot wait to see this movie! We have heard so many positive comments about it already. It will be X-TRA special to my husband and me as we personally know Coach Jim Keith and his beautiful bride, Jorene. We had the privilege of graduating from high school (and playing basketball) in that small Oklahoma town where he coached a few years before the time line of this film. We know Coach Keith to be a man of highest integrity and will always count he and his lovely wife as role models from our high school days. What fun we had. Coach Keith was our special speaker for our 50th Alumni High School Reunion this past March 2005. Yeaaaaa Coach Keith and Jorene. We love you and wish you the very best. Ron & Jo Ann Waters Class of '55

All we need sometimes is just someone to believe in us. Great movie! Highly recommend!

There has been much written about this movie here so I don't need to say much except, in my opinion, this is a GREAT movie and should be seen by many. Especially families and young girls who aspire to play sports. I've watched it twice. The story line, the actors and directing are clearly professional and worthy of much credit for the job they did. The fact that many parts of this are true increases the value of the film. I've been in many high school gyms like those featured in this movie and it felt very real to me; both the crowd reaction, the plays on the court and the sense the you were REALLY watching a high school girls basketball game and not a movie.

met young actress Anne in Knoxville where she was attending a LadyVols practice after going to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame with her family- such a gorgeous young woman and so down to earth, AND a special actress~ This is an interesting story especially as it is true. Was interested to talk to young people after the movie who had no idea that "girls couldn't play" not so long ago. We have definitely come a long long way! As far as the acting, they were pretty good but young actress Anne stood out- perhaps because of the deep personal meaning this movie had for her (she is a former player- coached by her dad- sis also former player coached by dad- AND mom and grammama both played!!) It is clear to see the whole family is special. We all had to run down and see the movie and it is great! excellent time spent~ highly recommend it esp if you are into women's bb or sports herstory~

Before PCSing to Japan, my family and I were delighted to serve as extras in the shooting of this movie filmed, in part, in Clovis and Portales, New Mexico. We were pleasantly surprised and impressed with the professionalism and yet the down to earth manner in which the cast and crew conducted themselves during the entire "shoot" in New Mexico. The character and demeanor of the entire cast and crew, off screen, is reflected in the heartwarming finished product. This is a film that we can highly recommend for all ages, as it is based upon factual events, exciting and at times riveting in its action. We anxiously await the public release of this film.

I really enjoyed seeing this movie about a man I am acquainted with. It is an uplifting kind of movie that makes one feel good and helps restore one's faith in people. Jim (Coach) Keith is such a fine man it really made my day to see a portion of his life, that I was unaware of, brought to the screen for others to appreciate. I cannot claim to know the Coach well, but I worked several years where he coached in the late 70's and he was and is quite a good natured gentleman and a pleasure to be around. I hope in time this movie will get a lot of play on TV so others can appreciate the character of this fine man. It is a great family movie and if you are needing a lift then watch this movie. You will be glad you did!

This is an excellent book/video that should be seen by every athlete, girl or boy, and those who coach them. The movie is full of action, yet tasteful enough that you can show it to young people. I visited with the actual coach of this team and he unsuccessfully fought to keep the six-on-six style of play in the movie. He requested to keep the book name and the movie name the same but that was nixed, also. I agree that for those of us who played this way, it was disappointing to watch the girls play five on five. I graduated in 1977 from a school about 30 miles from Sayre, where Coach wrote the story about. The movie is full of action, yet tasteful enough that you can show it to young people. Basketball ROCKS in southwest OKLAHOMA!!!!!