The true story behind ‘McFarland, USA’

The Disney film, MacFarland, USA, tells the story of three brothers who were part of an unlikely cross-country team in California. Fusion’s Mariana Atencio took to the track to meet the real-life brothers.

[@gbenz6494]

Takes me back to my high school days (87-91). We didn't pay attention to the types of shoes we wore or the uniform we played with. We just wanted to play sports. We just wanted a chance. Great movie

[@rozeniacarter-sherman8281]

No matter where I go as an educator and Senior Army Instructor (SAI), at all my JROTC schools I taught or teach at, I must share this movie "McFarland, USA" with my Cadets. I want them to see and understand that they can do anything they put their minds, spirits, and souls to doing, and don't quit! I encourage them to continue, to push themselves, and don't give up! I encourage them that they are our future, and we need them to lead our country to better and continue to implement great things in America.

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

Well done. The teachings I learned in NJROTC have helped me throughout my lifetime. I still catch myself and my friends who were in NJROTC with me marching on step when we hang out. 😂 My best friend who was my XO in NJROTC is currently a Major in the USMC and has been thinking about going back to where it all started for us and becoming an SNSI once he retires. I never joined the service but like I wrote before I never forget. Keep up the good work with your students. 🫡

[@sharonjohnson1304]

Over the road truck driver who passes through there all the time!! I remember this movie everytime!

[@mateorodriguezquezada2431]

I have to admit this was by far the best film of 2015.

[@rherrera4177]

Well I’m from Texas and I hated the fields as much as they did. My way out was books, reading and studying all the time.

[@moisesmontoyadelaluz5864]

Mcfarland ¡un filme lleno de inspiración, para lograr la meta corriendo en libertad...por lograr sueños y esperanzas haciendo lo que te gusta hacer ha costa de todo¡¡ Felicidades ¡¡¡

[@brper]

Así es , si se tiene un sueño se puede conseguir con esfuerzo 👍

[@rosasullivan2550]

Sad, that i am a mexican and a movie watcher and have never heard of this film 🎥 🎞 I have always been a fan of Kevin Costner, and this film was up lifting.

[@hitemwid1t]

Im sad. Danny wasnt fat

[@dustingutierrez2401]

Lol he was my guidance counsellor back in highschool ngl didnt knew he was that diaz where im from but i dont know why he was fat in the flim that and irl mr white was a science teacher in mcfarland too he was my abulitas teacher back when she was in middle school

[@pabloruiz9232]

Not all Chicanos are gangsters.

[@dustingutierrez2401]

Yep my mom was tho and i use to hear cartel jokes for a long ass time lol but i work in the dairy farms

[@pelican-club3795]

I love this movie with all my heart because it shows how truly Mexicans are and not the way Donald trump said!

[@sheilagonzales473]

Trump was talking about MS13 and he was right, funny but I know these guys personally and they are Trump fans, lol.

[@davidgarcia1799]

Get your facts straight. Trymp was talking about drug dealers and rapists not all Mexicans. Fact check your video you watch stop being a sheep.

[@girlsforjesus101]

instagram.com/p/CN-wYp3gABe/?igshid=1b6fjmv75kbog But if Trump had said this.

[@bartbutkis]

@@davidgarcia1799 Bullshit! You can't be that stupid. How is your "president" now? That clown couldn't read a cue card at a 7th grade level. Let's see....impeached TWICE, had 39 of his WH posse convicted of crimes. He's nothing but a turd munch.

[@davidgarcia1799]

@@bartbutkis whats your excuse for Biden?

[@MohamedHassan-ni6un]

The movie title should've been: 1. Diaz 2.

[@patribbing6756]

2:33 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Thorpe

[@patribbing6756]

Denver airport murals anyone? I'M NOT HIGH ENOUGH

[@maxxxmix]

I look this

[@joevasquez6375]

"There are McFarlands all over this country" racist republicans need to remember this, very profound!

[@Gumorisco11]

Sucks how domacio diaz is a snitch and a corrupt cop