Year of the Bull
by Todd Lubin
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Director: Todd LubinCinematographer: Patrick Longman
Composer: Dan the Automator
Composer: Trevor Pryce
Editor: Emir Lewis
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 84 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-01-11
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Urban Works
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Summary: 4 Stars
"Year Of The Bull," which came out in 2003-2004, basically chronicles the senior season of football for all-star Taurean Charles, a linebacker for the Miami Northwestern Bulls. The high school is located in Liberty City, a tough inner city where most people try to escape by playing sports, particularly football. It would have been nice if we got to see a bit more footage of some of the hardships that occur in the city. I mean, we see the graffiti, the kids in messy clothes playing in the street, some of the run-down houses and messy yards. That's cool, but give us a little more. Make us the viewers realize the intense need to get out of such a city. However, I think they give us enough to get the point across.
I don't own many documentaries, but this one doesn't disappoint, although I would have liked to see more of the sacks and tackles made by Taurean during the season. Granted though, we get to see some rather outstanding plays by the young linebacker including a fumble return for a touchdown. The guy is everywhere on the field and is involved in virtually every play. It's obvious that this kid was a leader and made several key plays during the season to help the team enter the championship. He's tall, muscular, strong, confidant and dedicated to his game. He's in the weight room pumping iron, he's cracking players in practice and on the field, he's pumping up the adrenaline of his teammates, he's making his own shirts bearing the words "T-Diddy" on them and he's got a host of fans in the student body who cry when he goes down injured. Yes, Taurean Charles is their golden boy. We get excellent footage of all this. The sport is obviously important to him. He's devoted to his family and wants to make sure they are cared for (his dad passed away when he was 12). His ultimate goal though is to get a football scholarship to a top college. From there, he dreams of making the money playing football at a professional level to help his family.
Three letters stand in Taurean's way: SAT. In order to be eligible for a scholarship, he must make the grade on the SAT. But T-Diddy realizes quickly how hard it is to balance high school football with studying in order to play at a higher level of football. During most of the season, he's pumped up, somewhat cocky. But then the reality sets in during the post season games, and suddenly he must come to face what is REALLY most important to him.Then there's all the staying out of trouble. We get a glimpse of the chewing-out he gets after an incident at Pizza Hut. Then there is the rather physical confrontation on the field between he and one of his coaches. But you know there could have been a lot worse things. I mean the kid didn't do drugs, he didn't smoke or drink to my knowledge; he was just doing mischief that many young guys do.
The documentary also offers lots of comedy and tons of emotion throughout the family and fans of the Bulls and "T-Diddy." And there are a few extras on the DVD including the trailer, some commentary not included in the film, and also flaring tempers of Bulls fans and squirly comedy from the players. It's a pretty good documentary; a good chronicle. It leaves you feeling like the Bulls are your team and that Taurean is your golden boy of whom you want to see succeed. Watching this film made me curious as to what he's up to now actually. Is he still playing football? Will he go pro? The film also includes the original soundtrack which I think is a great touch. The soundtrack is pretty cool; hip-hop mostly. It fits the whole atmosphere of the film. Why don't more movies include the soundtracks to go with?
Anyway, buy "Year Of The Bull" and literally get into the game. You won't be disappointed.
Summary of Year of the Bull
Year of the Bull is a stunning look into the life of one high-school football player determined to get out of the inner-city and into a Division I collegiate program. This documentary follows an entire season with the Miami Northwestern Bulls and Taurean Charles, an All-American, blue-chip prospect battling standardized tests, societal pressures, family conflict and internal struggles. In addition to the standout's problems, he is faced with trust issues because everyone surrounding him has an agenda. This riveting film begs the ultimate question...what matters most SAT scores or the final score of the game?Documentary DVD Video
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