Remember the Titans * FIRST TIME WATCHING * reaction & commentary

[@aeb712]

Ashleigh going from saying "I hate Gerry" to wailing over his accident / death in the span of 20 minutes if very on brand here.

[@elzar760]

When she said that I said aloud, “just wait”.

[@gregmcdonald8962]

​@@elzar760 I think I said "you won't"😂

[@michellebarry1555]

@@elzar760Same ☺️

[@KaliaFerret]

Can you imagine what would happen if she watched We are Marshall?

[@deathninja16]

then dont watch sons of anarchy. Ryan Shurst kills his role as Opie.

[@PITAchic84]

"I'm gonna cry aren't I?" Oh honey you've got a big storm coming

[@Huntress59]

“ Shout out to Ryan Gosling from going from an Alan to a Ken “ That was hysterical😂😂

[@neil2444]

Yeah, but can he beach?

[@walrusfest]

The banana was significant because the coach referred to them as “monkeys “

[@mikethemotormouth]

I was surprised that she already forgot, even though I know shouldn't be

[@redpillfreedom6692]

Specifically the head coach

[@bloodzerox20]

As a former Titan myself this movie will always hold a place in my heart! TC WILLIAMS Class of 05 🙌🏾

[@Kim-hc5si]

Ayyyyyy! 👏👏👏🙌

[@johnnycage1057]

Since you went to that school with the stories you heard about that team how accurate was the movie

[@that.ll_do_pig]

​@@johnnycage1057there's a website that breaks down Fact vs Fiction for movies based on real events or people. Worth a Google. 😊

[@bloodzerox20]

@@johnnycage1057 Kinda accurate, but most of it was for show, but still the message holds true

[@Tcwilliams07]

Class of '07 LET'S GOOO

[@DaveTingwaldd]

"Attitude reflects leadership, captain!" That is maybe one of my most favorite movie quotes ever!

[@yesitislikethat]

One of my instructors in PLDC played parts of this movie for our class, in order to demonstrate different dynamics in leadership, teamwork and morale building. That quote was one of his favorites. 💚

[@Sandra-wj4on]

EVER!😊

[@jberkhimer]

NEVER FORGET THAT RYAN GOSLING WAS AN ABSOLUTE LIABILITY IN PASS COVERAGE

[@michaelplowman8674]

He was not Kenough then, but he is now.

[@sirimity]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@erikjohnson3859]

He got beat like he stole something.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

WHY DIDN'T YOU WRITE ME???? Oh wait, wrong flick I think

[@tavarisp452]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@Bulldogbob80]

Humble brag!! Im an extra in this movie! They shot it at my high school and recruited football players from the area to play extras on opposing teams.

[@SayWHARadio]

Very cool!

[@Veelasiren]

That's awesome!!

[@mattthefratman]

when ashleigh says "I hate gary" and you just smirk cuz you know what is coming...

[@apriljohnson7447]

😂yep

[@Stark-Raving]

Normally, I dont care, but since Gerry Bertier was a real person ... It's spelled, Gerry, not Gary

[@dannybonett8349]

Don’t ever call yourself a stupid southerner or feel the need to apologize for the things you may not have been aware of in the world. Ignorance is just another way of saying “I don’t know, yet” and you appreciate these things when they are front and center like this. Your great Ashleigh. Never doubt it

[@HowardDaniels-uw8tj]

No doubt. My father was born in Knoxville, went to the University of Tennessee, then Harvard Business school and never lost his east Tennessee roots 😅

[@raider1297]

The issue is bigger. If that's how she sees the whole of southeners then she didn't learn much from the movie.

[@eddieevans6692]

This movie holds a very special place in my heart. I was lying in a hospital bed, recovering from pancreatic cancer when I got the call from one of the producers to be the Key Grip on this movie. I told him he might want to get someone else because I didn't know how long my recovery would be. He said he would hold the position...and he did. On top of that, it turned out to be one of the best movies of my career. Great cast, great cinematographer and a great experience. And best of all...I didn't die!

[@Ericthelogos]

Good for you sir. God bless you.

[@kw7378a1]

Congratulations!!

[@Deined]

Good for you, man! 😄 You might be the only person I've heard of to survive pancreatic cancer for that long after catching it.

[@eddieevans6692]

Believe me, I know how blessed I am! Last time I checked, my chances of surviving this long was 4%.@@Deined

[@mena94x3]

@@Deined - Catching it. 😂😂😂🤦‍♀️ I know what you mean, it's just a funny way to put it. You don't "catch" cancer like you catch a cold.

[@RenfrewPrume]

This classic movie holds a special place in my heart because I knew all the real people the movie depicts. I was a senior at T.C. when those events happened. Some old-timers don’t like the movie because it takes great liberties with the facts, but most of us love it because it is great drama with an important lesson. Julius died just a year or two ago after spending many years traveling around the country, giving inspirational talks on race relations. Some truths and untruths: Alexandria was not a southern hick town but a cosmopolitan, metropolitan suburb of 110,000. T.C. had been integrated since 1965 and at the time of the events (1971) was 30% Black. Hammond (Yoast’s school) had just two Black students because it was in the rich end of town, and G.W., in the poor end, was 60% Black. Race was not the main issue at T.C.; school rivalry was the issue, due to the merging of the three schools. Boone was not new to the school. He had been assistant coach at T.C. for two years preceding the events, and he was my P.E. teacher in his first year, when I was a sophomore. I liked Boone a lot and had a good relationship with him even though I was not a football player (I was varsity cross-country and track). As most people know, Bertier’s first car accident was not as shown. It actually occurred after the season, but the movie changed it for dramatic purposes. T.C.’s hardest game was not in the State Championship, but in the regular season, 21-16 versus Marshall. T.C. had 9 shutouts in 13 games. I saw all the regular season games. Oddly, the team’s best star was not in the movie; he was a running back who led the state in yards and touchdowns. Yoast was one of the best coaches in the state at the time, and there was widespread resentment over Boone’s selection as head coach. It is true that the training camp at Gettysburg transformed the team, and students were marveling over it when they came back. Boone was a hard-driving coach as depicted, but he had a great heart for the game and for his athletes. Singing among the Black athletes (including some basketball players) was a longtime tradition at T.C, usually done in the locker room. The players were allowed to wear their jerseys in school at any time, and they actually acted as a calming influence as depicted briefly in the film. I witnessed an incident where a player used moral suasion and school spirit to stop a fight that was starting. My favorite true thing in the movie is an event I witnessed: Ron Bass’s arrival. It actually occurred at T.C. in the first week after training camp. I was with the cross-country team, warming up at the end of the track straightaway. At the other end, a fancy car drove up the ramp from the parking lot and onto the track. Everyone was amazed; cars weren’t supposed to do that. Ron (with very long hair) and a military officer in uniform (his father) got out of the car and talked to Boone, who had stopped practice and came over to them to see what was going on. Later we learned that he was a hippie quarterback from California. He was terrific, both a fine passer and a great runner. He played much more than was shown, and he always kept our opponents guessing. Bertier was a great success in the wheelchair Olympics in the shot put and discus throw. My brother met him once in the gym in those later years, and they played ping pong. Bertier won, because he was excellent my brother says.

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

Thanks for the first-hand info.

[@SayWHARadio]

Thank you for this ❤

[@mena94x3]

I always love hearing firsthand stories of the events, thanks for sharing!

[@plaidmoon5642]

That added so much background about the people in the movies. Thanks for taking a few minutes to share that with us.

[@Blaize24]

Thank you for this!

[@athens_1psvr31]

It’s still hard for me to not tear up when Julius approaches Gary’s mom in the hospital after getting the injury news. Also when Gary’s mom gets a standing ovation for Gary. 🤌🏾👍🏾

[@katarinadreams6955]

"those tears ain't gonna make my boy walk again" powerful line

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

The biggest thing they dramatized for this movie were the actual football games. T.C. Williams dominated everyone all year. The closest game was against Marshall and it was 21 to 16. They won every other game with little to no issue. 9 total shutouts on the season and averaged 26.6 points during the season. Their opponents that actually scored only had 7, 16, 8, 14. It was pure domination all year. Outscored their opponents 356 to 45. lol

[@CraigKostelecky]

They also moved Bertier's accident to just before the final game when it really happened after the championship.

[@shadowfire_08]

now you’re speaking my language

[@samwisegamgee1635]

It might be more dramatized that every school was actually integrated at the time in reality.

[@mena94x3]

@@samwisegamgee1635 - exactly. Also, race relations weren't as big a thing either. The tension in the school was old school rivalries (3 HS's combining into 1) and learning to let that go to embrace a new school identity. Hollywood always has to overdramatized the race part of it.

[@aya9af]

Wow, nice to know! Thanks for sharing that

[@fastasaswhale]

Ashleigh. One of the best pointed and analytical "let's take about it" segments you ever did. 5 out of 5 stars for this review.

[@michaelplowman8674]

As a former player, I can't explain it, but you just tune out everything that isn't on the field. My mother would scream at me all the time. I never heard her, even when I was just on the sidelines standing. You put yourself in that world and that world only. Now, Ashley, I want you to remember how pumped you got just watching this. This is why kids should play team sports, if they want. Remember the Titans.

[@jamessimmons1486]

Exactly. as a former high school player myself you learn to block out all the static and focus only on those voices that are important. I've tried explaining it to others and they just don't understand how we do it.

[@coachstubudgell1242]

Except I could always smell my Dad's Cigar. I miss 70's football.....

[@Kaspar.C0LD]

Bunch of fairies, running around in tights, grabbing on a bunch of dude-ass and burying your face in loins. Yeah, I bet you couldn't hear anything else y'fruits lol

[@bjchit]

It's auditory exclusion brought on by adrenaline. It's literally the same reason soldiers and cops don't go deaf from fire fights and battles.

[@mena94x3]

@MinaRoseRenee - I second that. I was both a standout athlete (college offers for vball & track, went with vball), and a "band geek." I've often mentioned to people how oddly similar the team camaraderie (in my experience) in band was to the team camaraderie on my sports teams. It was wild. A lot of people don't get it, but it looks like you do! 😃

[@gregmcdonald8962]

You are not ignorant, Ashleigh, you are pretty bang on. A little perspective; I was born in 1975, the civil rights act of 1968 was barely 7 years earlier. I'm going to be 49 in less than a week, that makes it less than 60 years since Dr King's assassination, the riots and the bill being passed. Time wise, it's just a drop in the bucket.

[@timokampwerth1996]

I love how Donald Faison has turned from "That Dude from Cluless" to "That Dude from Scrubs" xD

[@bradkirchhoff5703]

😂

[@bobbyclarkston8836]

When’s he gonna get props for being the Verizon internet guy?

[@jamedraa8472]

My father just turned 70 last month. He attended his first integrated school in the 12th grade. So, you're right, it wasn't that long ago.

[@GeraldWalling]

I was born in 1951. I was in the 10th or 11th grade when my school was integrated. I felt bad because they were bussed in from across town and there was only around 20 being bussed. They were scared being just a few in a school of hundreds.

[@winsloweskimo1]

I started school in integrated schools in the north, then moved south into segregated schools and communities. I never got comfortable with the bigotry that every one else seemed so at ease with. In my sophomore year our school became integrated and social tension was in the air like electricity. It was like walking on eggs. Don't feel upset about feeling ignorant, we are all ignorant about something until we learn. Love what you do and the honesty in your presentation. Keep it up.

[@kanditraxel]

I grew up in Charleston, AR, which was the first ever integrated school in, not just Arkansas, but all of the "confederate" South. That was before my time, but I am always proud to tell people that. Go Tigers!

[@jamedraa8472]

@weskimo1 "don't feel upset about feeling ignorant..." With all due respect, that's quite an assumption. Perhaps you are referring to Ashleigh. As a Black woman in my 40's I'm well aware that I'm the first generation in my family that was born with the right to vote. When I visited my southern relatives as a child I've had a white woman ask me if I wanted to be her daughter's maid when I grow up. I've seen and touched the "lynching trees" near my family's land and probably walked past the relatives of the people that did it. I'm not ignorant. I just gave an example to support Ashleigh's observation. Enjoy a blessed day.

[@winsloweskimo1]

@@jamedraa8472 Sorry, the "feeling ignorant" comment was directed at Ashleigh not at you. looks like I'm showing my own ignorance here. I don't have much experience at this comment section.

[@hidilydidily8963]

Coach Yosts speech gets me every time. "YOU BLITZ ALL NIGHT!! If they cross the line of scrimmage, I'm gonna take every last one of you out! You make sure they remember, FOREVER, the night they played the Titans!" Every time I hear it, I'm ready to run through a wall for that man.

[@PrventThsTragedy]

i'm a 34 year old adult male and i still cry like a baby during this movie. its so good

[@johnnycage1057]

You ain’t the only I’m a bit older than you and I also cry for this movie

[@tonyhaynes9080]

This one and Field of Dreams is another.

[@gerrisutton7586]

I have watched this movie at least 25 times, and I cry every time.

[@beesly01]

Destroying a car was a fundraiser my high school used to do during homecoming week. You pay a couple bucks to swing the sledgehammer. Was awesome.

[@Huntress59]

Hidden Figures will be appropriate in March for Women’s History month too.

[@mandotranspo]

nice

[@PITAchic84]

Nice

[@Scottie_S]

I can't wait for Ashleigh's reaction to that one!

[@Hercules1-v9m]

Braveheart would be good for Man's History Month.

[@Saphthings]

*** SPOILERS *** I used to love that movie, but then read up on the real story, where in the real story there's no white saviors, they got all of what they got on their own, and no moment where the team realizes they're being racist. No white guy ripped down a bathroom sign, they had to withstand that the entire time. No one eventually allowed her to drink the coffee, one of them stole the whites only sign and just acted like they didn't know better and have the courage to just drink from the same pot and luckily no one came up to them to say no. No white coworkers ended up seeing the error of their ways, they had to be recognized externally before any internal reform if any at all. So it still whitewashes the entire past as if it's been fixed. Basically delete any white person from that movie to see a bit more of what it was actually like. It's like The Help all over again, where it focuses way too much on Emma's character.

[@Treysor101]

Everytime I hear the song "Na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye."... I. REMEMBER. The. Titans! 😁 Thankyou for this throwback.

[@jagger2001]

I'm not a football person, but i will watch this movie over and over. It's so good and powerful. Seeing your reaction was so touching too, I'm glad people are still getting the message this movie sends.

[@charlesedwards2856]

As a history teacher, I can 100% say that I would have loved to have you in my class, Ashleigh! You get it more than so many of my students do. But that’s also because you have those extra years on them as they are going through it right now. You should never feel ignorant based on other people’s comments. You are bettering yourself by watching these movies. You have empathy for those portrayed in them who really lived through those times. My family has always been in the north, but my parents grew up before integration and were teenagers as the Little Rock Nine and Ruby Bridges began integrating schools down south and making national news. My friend’s father was born and raised in Alabama in the 1930’s and 40’s. I haven’t had a chance to speak with him about his experiences, but I wish I could someday because it’s necessary to have those memories put to video and kept for future generations.

[@MrLukejosephchung]

Ashleigh, I'm a 68 year old baby boomer who remembers this era like it was yesterday. I knew this movie was gonna get you in the feels bigtime and loved your reaction! ❤

[@justdaved8638]

I don't comment much, but I had to say that I think this could be your best reaction/outro ever. You showed so much heart and it was touching to see. Thanks Ash.

[@Jeremy_theGent]

My friend and I quote this movie all the time. Denzel Washington is iconic as Coach Boone, and there's a lot of great future talent: Ryan Gosling, Donald Faison, and Hayden Panettiere.

[@Huntress59]

The line I always quote is “ You’re killin me Petey” 😂

[@AlexanderShackles]

I have seen this film no less than 50 times during my life. Today was the first time I understood the "What is pain?" part. In French, the word for bread is "pain" (pronounced similar to the English "pan"; such as "pain au chocolat" ("chocolate bread")). So "Pain is French Bread" is hilarious, and I want to apologize to the screenwriter for having failed to laugh at that joke up until now.

[@blacktronlego]

Hayden Panettiere has certainly been in a number of things. She was a major character in the shows 'Heroes' and 'Nashville'. 15:24 The French word for bread is spelled 'PAIN' but it is not pronounced the same as it is in English.

[@JaelynMcgee]

God I loved her in Heroes

[@matthewdevine8275]

Denzel is one of my favorite actors of all time. Love his intensity and propensity to drop truth bombs.

[@sammylane21]

Movies like this and A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, are fantastic and great nostalgia bombs that are so full emotion and the perfect writing and directing, editing was perfect. A perfect example of a movie.

[@travismorris9303]

If you cried over Ryan Hurst playing Gary you'll be hysterical seeing him as Opie

[@KrystalAnn0688]

“I got this” 💔

[@aabounds0921]

I stopped watching that show after Opie. Fuck that.

[@zoevalk8645]

"I got this." 😭😭😭

[@zoevalk8645]

​@@aabounds0921BIG SAME. I did eventually go back and watch the rest like... 10 years later. It took me that long to stop being salty about it.

[@spacetiger5076]

Just a random fun fact: the guy who played Gerry, Ryan Hurst, was also the “I can’t hear so good, German grenade went off right by my head” guy who gives Tom Hanks a lead on finding Private Ryan.

[@umphreak9999]

He's also Thor in GoW Ragnarok

[@bradkirchhoff5703]

And Julius was the guy that shot Shep at the end in “Above The Rim”. The dude on 2pacs squad.

[@sirjohnlegion2691]

Wow, I watch SPR all the time. I never noticed that was him.

[@takewhataway]

You have a big big heart, Asleigh and we love to see it. Thank you for talking about it. You're not ignorant, you're talking fact that a lot of people forget. Great reaction, always

[@MrJasonshores364]

You have such pure heart. Your reaction was much like mine when I saw this at the theater when I was 20. Great movie and I'm glad to see that you're recognizing that it really WASN'T a long time ago and people want to act like it was.

[@bjchit]

Another really good football movie if you haven't seen it and will make you cry is Rudy, also based on a true story.

[@thesilversage1]

Brian's song.

[@JimmyGiordano]

RUDY!!!!!! Yes, BIGGEST HEART ON THE PLANET

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Starring Samwise!

[@joeyborden5879]

Rudy Was OFFSIDES! LOL

[@RhiannonNeale]

Yes, Ashleigh will love Rudy!!

[@leosarmiento4823]

I'm 53, born in 1970. This story took place in 1971. Yeah, these events, relatively speaking, aren't that far removed from the present. And yes, you're right, for as far as we've come, we still have a long road ahead of us. As always, great reaction. Keep up the good work.

[@moeball740]

I'm an old fart Boomer, 65 now, born in 1959. It wasn't until I was 8 years old in 1967 that the Supreme Court made interracial marriage legal across the US (the Loving case). Before that, in my lifetime, you could be thrown in jail if you loved the "wrong" person and tried to marry them. I can't even begin to imagine how incredibly narrow minded so many people were - and, let's face it, some still are. Mind boggling. 😮

[@jojackmcgurk4499]

You know what's another great Black History movie that gets overlooked a LOT? Cool Runnings.

[@TheFalconerNZ]

32:55 One of the quotes I often repeat is; "The difference between a survivor & a victim is, a survivor moves beyond the moment of change, a victim becomes trapped in that moment." Another is "The fight is not lost until you stop fighting." Gary moved past the accident & into a new life going on to fight new challenges & won those fights as well. This is the message victims need to hear, just because you have lost your old life it doesn't mean you have lost your life, it will not be easy but nothing good really ever comes without effort. Great reaction, I love your enthusiasm & look forward to the next one. As for a suggestion on overcoming racism please poll 'The Tuskegee Airmen' (1995) for your patreons

[@DaphneQueen]

I love your reactions and I feel what you were saying at the end. I grew up in Nashville and my parents were in schools during desegregation. These things still touch my soul and I love watching you and seeing your compassion and empathy. Thank you for this reaction and just for being your amazing self!!

[@iChristyD]

I literally just met Ethan Suplee (Louie) this weekend on The Jay & Silent Bob cruise and he’s a super stud with a 8 pack abs now!! Also met Ryan Hurst (Gerry) at a Walking Dead con (cause he played Beta), such a nice dude. My favorite is Will Patton who played Coach Yoast, I can listen to that man read the phone book! He has the best voice!! I’ve gotten audio books with him reading just to hear him.

[@phousefilms]

Remember seeing him in "Santa Clarita Diet"and how swole he was compared to how he was in "Mallrats". "YOU KNOW WHAT?!!! THERE IS NO EASTER BUNNY!" XD

[@sisterdebmac]

Oh yes, Will Patton fan since Ryan's Hope! He'll always be Ox to me. And I have listened to many audiobooks he's read.

[@iChristyD]

@@sisterdebmac Right?? Like his voice just melts me. Even though he’s gotten older I still have a soft spot for him.

[@sisterdebmac]

​@@iChristyD I first noticed him in the UFO mini-series Steven Spielberg's Taken. He was great in Medium as the man character's adorably hapless brother. Then came Sons of Anarchy. OMG. I loved him in that show so much I named my dog Opie! I actually didn't start watching The Walking Dead until I read that he was joining the show. Now I'm obsessed with it. All Ryan's fault. LOL.

[@iChristyD]

@@sisterdebmac He’s soooo tall! I felt like a child standing next to him. He gave amazing hugs 🤗.

[@sakuram69]

This movie is PHENOMENAL. I am not a sports fan, at all, but this one got me hardcore. We watched it in school, and the only people who didn’t cry like babies were the racist asses. It really brings home just how slowly we’re coming for civil rights for people still. We are still a long ways off. We have made great progress, but it’s still not enough. It was basically yesterday that these events happened. My mother was in segregated schools and she just turned 70. We have a long way to go and this movie really did a great job at showing us just how recently this stuff happened. Also, I’m VERY happy you didn’t understand the banana thing. That shows how pure and sweet you really are. I am in a neighboring state and back in elementary school, in the freaking 1990s yet, the only black kid in my entire school got a bunch of bananas from racist kids. My mother FLIPPED OUT. I was never more proud of my mom once I understood what was going on. She went up to the school and contacted the board of education. She had a total Karen meltdown and to this day I think it was the only time I had ever witnessed a true “Karen” moment that was justified and deserved. I mean, we were in like first or second grade; there’s no way in HELL they knew what they were doing had it not been taught to them by their POS parents.

[@ianobrien3248]

10:34 They didn't believe that back in the 80's-90's. We would literally get 2 water breaks for a 2 hour football practice. It was a tough thing. Lol Gen X baby!

[@Dularr]

But plenty of salt tablets.

[@frmthefuture]

man, when ash watches "we are marshall." if you know, you know....

[@erauprcwa]

Plus, Anthony Macki is in it... She will be destroyed

[@sammylane21]

"A young Ryan Gossling looks like a stoner", Ryan still looks like a stoner. 😂

[@Cthulwho69]

I mean, he is Canadian :D

[@jrobwoo688]

This is such a great movie. Definitely need more Denzel on the channel. One of my favorites of his is the thriller Fallen.

[@michaelplowman8674]

Tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime is on my siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide.

[@jrobwoo688]

@@michaelplowman8674 now I gotta listen to the song 😆

[@JimmyGiordano]

Oooooooooooooh, John Goodman!!!! You will LOVE IT!!!!! Fallen is an Excellent movie

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Or Much Ado About Nothing.

[@kennwayne2155]

He tossed him the banana for calling him a monkey. It’s kinda subtle and easy to miss.

[@SoloArt8250]

“…if you ain’t there when shits tough, you don’t get to be there when shits good” man I needed that!

[@joshuacoldwater]

40:06 - THANK YOU, for making this statement. My grandparents went to segregated schools, my mom was in elementary school when they began desegregation in the state they were living in. She is only 57. A lot of people think that “Brown vs. The Board of Ed” changed the law and everything immediately followed suit. That is the farthest thing from the truth. Education laws, even today, are still controlled by the state you are in. In 1970 another ruling was put into place, the court had control over the district staffing and funding until they made a ‘viable effort’ to desegregate. It wasn’t until 2012- no that isn’t a typo, 2012, that the court released a report stating “half of all districts ever under court-ordered desegregation [had] been released from court oversight, with most of the releases occurring in the last 20 years”. This statement means that 1/2 of the schools that were placed under court oversight in the 70’s, are still there- because they are still practicing segregation techniques. It also means that a majority of the schools that DID stop segregation techniques stopped between 1992 and 2012. That is beyond disgusting. I now live in NY, where even pre-Jim Crow era there were laws against segregating schools, but that doesn’t mean that everyone in the country lives in such an area. When people say that racism doesn’t exist, I genuinely used to laugh. Now, I just know who to avoid in my life. There are people who can’t even look back to the beginning of their OWN LIFETIME and see that systems at that time were broken. There are still people today who don’t see that systems are broken now. It genuinely hurts. I again. Genuinely thank you for bringing this up. No, you aren’t some dumb country girl. You are extremely wise.

[@bigchris757]

I'm not sure this is completely an accurate statement, there are no schools that are segregated in the US.

[@rhiannonschaumburg564]

@@bigchris757 hi there - when the OP says "they are still practicing segregation techniques", that doesn't meant schools are vocally stating they are segregated. But there *is* a high level of segregation due to many varying factors - I recommend looking into it. I googled "current segregation in schools" and several articles popped up.

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

I grew up in NYC in the 80s & 90s. I could feel some of the tensions and see some of the politics around desegregation techniques between the school districts, which were effectively racial. They were implementing programs to bus kids into different neighbourhoods and high-school kids were given transit passes allowing them to travel into "better" school districts. And only that after many hearings and high-profile school board meetings.

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

​@bigchris757 They may be integrated but still segregated. Here in Fla (where I am now) they have many private schools or charter schools. Because they aren't public they have "standards of entry", some of which is a high dollar tuition.

[@joshuacoldwater]

@@bigchris757It is a completely accurate statement. If you would like links to the court cases, and rulings from all across the country- let me know. There are cases from 1967 through 2019, all ruling that segregation based on “race, income, gender, and religion” are still occurring and in MOST cases are worse than they were before the federal law was changed. Again, education is controlled by the state when all is said and done. The federal government can make any law BUT there were states that chose not to enforce that law. It is logistically impossible for the federal government to overlook every school and enforce the laws. If you think the Governor of NY is going to enforce the same race rules as the Governor of FL, or the Governor of Texas, or even the Governor of Ohio then you are sadly mistaken.

[@KevinLyda]

I went to university in Buffalo, NY and started my career in Boston, MA. Racism is not just a problem in the South.

[@ididthisonpulpous6526]

Ashleigh your honest emotion is, as always, beautiful. I love you and your reactions like this. Your laughter, your tears, your... Well you! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@penny2create323]

Ashleigh, You never have to apologize for showing honest emotion.

[@Huntress59]

Great reaction . Denzel is The Goat! A few more greats include : Glory, Man on Fire, Training Day, Flight, and so many more …. As for football movies another great one is Rudy.

[@bradkirchhoff5703]

Fallen

[@terrysperman304]

Strawberry shortcake Banana split We think your team plays like Shift it to left, shift it to the right Stand up sit down fight fight fight!

[@timthompson3569]

"That's double-A ball. This here's Virginia, we play triple-A." More like triple-K, amiright?

[@jmarie-nw8jf]

I was born the same year this team came together. My favorite movie. Loved your reaction and comments. Heartfelt and moving. I cry every time I watch it.

[@ArtByDesign80]

1:03 Blind Side with Sandra Bullock…turns out that movie was very loosely based on a true story.

[@awkwardashleigh]

OHHH that's where I was confused

[@Robalogot]

Loosely based... It's been criminal what happened with that movie, you might want to read up.

[@quietfang1]

@@Robalogotyes the scandal is terrible.

[@zzzroxyzzz]

​@@Robalogotit was real up until recently, they didn't know he was going to succeed on a professional level and he himself in his own book wrote that he knew why he couldn't be legally adopted when that time came, then all of the sudden he forgot? Makes no sense but the movie was pretty close up until he started going after them. He's had access to his money the whole time but didn't bother with it because he was making millions in the NFL, now that he's broke he wants more than the share that he agreed on at the time of the movie. I'm just disappointed in him.

[@CarlosRamirez-wb7zu]

I read the book. Among other things, the movie leaves out that Michael Oher has 1/3 of the Touhy inheritance.

[@JohnThorsson-yo4qq]

If you’re looking for other sports movies Miracle is a good one. Glory is another wonderful movie for Black History Month, which also stars Denzel.

[@phantaztik]

Yes! Glory is one of my faves - I had never heard of it until I watched it for a school assignment, have recommended it to people ever since

[@mage1439]

Ashleigh talking about a little girl: "I hate it." 🤣

[@kathleenherron594]

Our pediatrician attended this school during this time frame. Integration happened prior to this season…a little inaccurate. He also said Bertier was a lot larger since he was a naturally gifted athlete.

[@markwillis675]

"Miracle" is probably the greatest true story sports movie. This one is second.

[@bradkirchhoff5703]

No.

[@adrianjuarez1162]

There both top tier.

[@aiRbckwrds]

I can't tell you how many times I've seen this movie and still cry every time. There were so many good moments in this movie.

[@codyclaeys2008]

I recommend Lean on Me with Morgan Freeman

[@jennahoffisland]

One of the BEST films and one Morgan Freeman’s top 5!!

[@homebuyercoaches4044]

I 2nd this, Morgan Freeman is amazing in this

[@willierose4720]

Ashleigh, I have to say, I watch probably close to 50 movie reaction channels, and you are above and beyond my absolute favorite. I love how you don't try to hide your emotions. Case in point on this reaction, I have seen Remember the Titans close to 50 times. I remember balling my eyes out like you in the theater the first time I saw it on Opening Night, September 29th, 2000! I have loved this movie ever since but have not come close to the emotion that I experienced the first time I saw it.........Until today!!!!! I was crying my eyes out minutes before certain scenes just in anticipation of your reaction. Thank You so much for being yourself with these reactions and for always keeping it real. Keep up the amazing job that you have been doing and I look forward to following your journey throughout the many movies that you haven't had to pleasure of watching yet, but will soon in the future. I just turned 50 years old last month and have seen thousands of movies in my lifetime, but watching your channel and your reactions always brings me back to my first viewing of them and makes it almost like I am seeing them for the first time. I just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@keithmoore7988]

I grew up in Northern VA when and where this was going on. Yea, it was real. There were race riots, fights between whites, blacks, and Asians. I thank God I was raised to believe everyone was equal

[@AaronPoston]

I’m not going to lie, I choked a little when you said you didn’t know who Denzel was. I hope for many more Denzel films on the channel in the future! You are also so right about the history aspect of things. I think some people think, “Slavery ended in 1865.” And that’s true, but the civil rights act wasn’t until 1965, 100 years later. I mean WW2 was longer ago than that. It’s an on-going battle, and I feel like powers are driving us apart again, but we’re better/stronger together. And you don’t sound ignorant!

[@devinminar3089]

Ashleigh, look up the actor Ethan Suplee. He played the heavyset offensive lineman. Look him up nowadays, is actual Titan nowadays.

[@tracyhale8336]

He really looks phenomenal. Mr. Universe. 😊 💪

[@bradkirchhoff5703]

He almost died bc of his health. He had to get fit or die. He chose to live.

[@kerry-j4m]

ASH I LOVE your reactions,this film makes you care about all these characters in this movie. I was crying also at certain scenes too,this film touches your heart and humanity. Everyone wants to be apart of something bigger than themselves,to feel like people care about you and you care about them. And that's all I have to say about that.

[@janetwilliams3363]

I taught history for forty years. One of the hardest things was to get students to connect with happenings in the past. Movies such as this one make it personal and relatable. We need to learn from the past and grow from it. Right now it feels like our country is taking some big steps backward. I hope things start improving soon and we realize our differences are our strengths. Thanks for reacting to this movie, Ashleigh. I look forward to Hidden Figures, too.

[@RadioAlaster]

@Ashleigh Burton, You had asked how football players effectively communicate when on the field. In current sports, players helmets are hooked up to speakers and microphones. Obvious technology wasn't as advanced back in the 60s. Which is why many teams would come up with specific hand signals, like their own version of American Sign Language. Like how you might see a 3rd base coach in baseball sliding his fingers across the rim of his cap, or tugging on their left or right ear. It's also why when they're calling out plays they have coded names for the plays. Twins right, 48, zero read. Is meant to be something that a coach can shout out, but the opposing team wouldn't know what play they're attempting to run. Well unless they other team manages to get a hand on their play book. So yeah in professional sports a lot of codes/hang signals are used. But more specifically when it comes to the overwhelming volume of the band and the crowd. It's all about trusting your teammates, and being able to learn to filter out everything that's not important. The band will be playing loud music, and crowd will be screaming and chanting, but they're not going to use the key words that you've drilled into you mind practice after practice. If someone calls out for a specific block using a code, it's pretty likely that if your team mate likes you he's gonna do everything he can to get it done.

[@gritnix]

Always a tear jerker. Have a friend whose wife pranked him during the end of this movie by telling him she was pregnant (again) just cause he gets so emotional watching it. Savage.

[@mikeking7710]

Wild Kingdom was a weekly TV documentary series from 1963 to 1988 and revived in 2002, which featured wildlife and nature topics. For instance, one week may be an expedition in the Amazon rainforest, and another week may highlight various species of wild cats from lions and tigers to jaguars and pumas.

[@thepuzzleoracle6760]

Speaking of integration, when I was in high school, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first integrated football game where the black high school and white high school played against each other in our city. We had people who played on those teams present at the ceremony. It’s crazy to think my dad was alive then.

[@joshuamcmullen9362]

Bertier (Ryan Hurst) also played Opie in Son’s of Anarchy. One of the few tv shows that made me cry.

[@arthurjacobo1376]

Holy shit. Didn’t realize Bertie went on to become Opie? Both deaths killed me.😢😢

[@PapaMojo75]

Hands down this is one of your best reactions Ashleigh!

[@CuzDud]

Ashleigh singing the CCR guitar part really tickled me!

[@DravenGal]

Ashleigh, no one here will EVER think less of you for showing you true emotions to a movie. That's why we're here. Because we love your reactions. Likewise, no one will ever, EVER think you're stupid. You're so smart, you can be so deep, and you really GET things. You're a delightful reactor and number one for me in all the reactors I watch. The world needs more people like you! We 💜you!

[@anglhededhpster]

14:39 Ashleigh's chaotic Laugh gets me everytime

[@ivanhayes5633]

"That football field out there tonight is our universe, lets rule it like titans" always gives me chills

[@ericlencher2356]

You absolutely have to put up a football movie poll and include Rudy, with Sean Astin. It's literally one of the greatest sports movies with an inspirational soundtrack & message. I would also include Burt Reynolds The Longest Yard, Invincible with Mark Wahlberg, Jerry Maguire with Tom Cruise, & Friday Night Lights with Bill Bob Thornton!

[@joeyborden5879]

Rudy Was OFFSIDES! LOL

[@sisterdebmac]

Your tears give me joy and here's why... It makes me feel like I've got a friend out there who laughs and cries in the same places as I do a lot of the time. It makes me feel connected to you, even though we'll likely never meet. It's why I watch reactions. And why you're the best. FUN FACT: You watched The Walking Dead right? Ryan Hurst (Gerry) played Beta.

[@powerpanda557]

“Before the man became legend before the legend became myth was the greatest adventure of all.” Young Ryan Gosling.

[@whitbit2281]

I was almost 18 when this came out. Remember seeing it in theaters with friends. Such a great movie! I cried too. I just love a good story that brings people together like that. Thanks for another wholesome reaction! ❤

[@leighd4908]

My wife and I have had a special place for all Alan’s since seeing this movie. Well done, Ashleigh, for being so sincere in your response to what clearly has become a very important movie for you.

[@PetraDarklander]

Why is it hard to see other people as equals? We're all just people just trying to do good for ourselves and our families. I know it will never be on a poll, or that you will never see this, but you need to watch 'The Peanut Butter Falcon'. I don't want to give anything away, but you will love this movie.

[@Travel__Spin]

As a former volleyball and basketball player in sold old rivalry games I can’t explain it. You just tune everyone out and know the voices of your team. Sometimes you can’t really hear your team even your coach over the crowd but that just adds to the excitement and energy and gives you a huge rush. Also you are not ignorant at all you’re making an important spot on point. It was not that long ago and we have all become complicit with how it now that we forget and ignore how easily it would be to go backwards before the masses realize it’s a mistake and then it’s to late. This movie is so important and I hope that more people discover it and understand the message. This is also one of the best sports movie ever made.

[@mikeking7710]

Although this was based on a true story, like most Hollywood docu-dramas, it did take a few liberties with some historical facts. But the general overall story was true. The 1971 Titans did go 13-0, won the VA state championship and was 2nd in the nation-wide poll. But, for instance, Gerry Bertier's first auto accident happened the night of a banquet in the team's honor after the last game. And in real life, the teams that the Titans played were not all all-white teams. In fact, the T.C. Williams HS was created by merging 3 previously integrated HS's in the district, as desegregation in the school district had started in 1959. Also most of the games were actually blow-outs, with 9 shut-outs. The 3am run didn't happen, and according to Ronnie "Sunshine" Bass, the kiss with Gerry never happened either.

[@LogicalNiko]

Other great sports movies to watch (even for non-sports fans): Moneyball (2011) - Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill did amazing in this movie and it's a great Aaron Sorkin film. Radio (2003). Jerry Maguire (1996 - Sports Adjacent) , The Replacements (2000) - Not Terrific but it's fun, Waterboy (1998), Cool Runnings (1993), 42 (2013), A League of Their Own (1992), Slapshot (1977) , Field of Dreams (1989), The Natural (1984), Major League (1989), Bull Duram (1988), The Rookie (2002), For the Love of the Game (1999), The Longest Yard (1974 version), Any Given Sunday (1999), Ali (2001), Rocky (1976), Race (2016), Cinderella Man (2005). Pretty much every one of these films tells you all you need to know about the sport to enjoy the film, and every one of them features plots that are just using the sport to communicate drama, love, understanding, or adversity struggles. You can go into each of these films knowing nothing and still have a great time. And they all have won at least one award associated to performances, story, the film, box office draw, gross, etc. And based on watching your videos for years now, I think at least a majority of these you will like and many you will love.

[@LeighMet]

She seen A league of their own and Field of Dreams and Rocky.

[@LogicalNiko]

@@LeighMet but everyone else watching this may have not done so yet. I didn’t say it’s a list of movies she should watch, just a list of award winning sports movies that require no sports knowledge.

[@shebahampton7714]

I truly enjoy watching your reactions to movies, especially my favorite ones. But this one, I felt your heart here. When you talked at the end I wanted to cry with you. Me and you would so get along as friends.

[@greghampton71]

I grew up in Washington state and was not exposed to racism until I went to basic training in the army at Ft Benning, GA. It was 1989 so nothing like the sixties yet it was my first time being thrown together with many different races. We all had to get along and come together as a unit and we did just that. I love movies like this that have a purpose or a message. This movie hit me pretty hard and it's been one of my favorites for a while. I also love Mississippi Burning, Brian's Song, Glory, and 42, the Jackie Robinson story. All great movies dealing with race and breaking down walls of segregation.

[@eleashaghot]

We’ve come so far, but we have so far to go. Thank you for your kind, beautiful and compassionate heart Ashleigh. Never change.

[@SpicyTurk]

Hey Ashleigh dont apologize or feel bad about speaking what you believe. We are here because we love your personality. Dont hesitate to keep it real. You're amazing 💙

[@divinerolle9384]

What a captivating reaction! It truly is the greatest feeling ever when you can see someone watch a movie you love for the first time and watch them enjoy it for all the same reasons you did! Thank you for this reaction.

[@JimmyGiordano]

The reaction to this is AMAZING. Bless you Ashleigh.

[@malyadonoff2997]

In 1999 I was a PA at the Celebration of Diversity in Michigan and got to meet the real coaches Boone and Yoast. Along with Harry Belafonte and the guy who built a recreation of the Amstead. I was just out of high school. It was amazing.

[@bonecold4387]

Lewis Lastik (the big fella that went to Austin Peay) actually remained here in Tennessee the rest of his life. He passed 6-7 years back and his funeral service was held here in Clarksville. Glad that he could graduate college and find himself a home in Tennessee.

[@philisett1888]

Loved this reaction! I appreciate your vulnerability and willingness to share how this film touched you.

[@bartellender6782]

I cried with you the whole time, THE WHOLE TIME as you emotionally discussed this movie and what it means to you. WOW! Ash, you are every bit as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside, and thats a lot. I really needed a happy moment this morning, and you just gave me a weeks worth.