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The U (Trailer)

The U tells the story of the University of Miami’s football program during the 1980s and early 1990s, a period of significant transformation for both the team and the city of Miami. It chronicles how the predominantly white university underwent a dramatic change when coach Howard Schnellenberger began recruiting primarily black players from some of Florida’s toughest neighborhoods. This shift in recruitment strategy coincided with a broader racial and cultural evolution taking place in Miami and across the United States.

The film showcases how the University of Miami’s football team, nicknamed the Hurricanes, developed a distinctive swagger and attitude influenced by the growing local Miami hip hop culture. These players, often referred to as the “Bad Boys” of football, brought a new energy and style to the game, challenging traditional notions of how college football should be played and presented.

Between 1983 and 1991, the Hurricanes achieved remarkable success, winning four national titles. The documentary highlights how this period of dominance coincided with the team’s evolving identity and the changing face of Miami itself. It portrays how the once-serene university campus was transformed into a symbol of this new era in college football, earning the nickname “The U.”

Directed by Billy Corben, a Miami native and University of Miami alumnus, the documentary provides an insider’s perspective on this pivotal time in the university’s history. It offers insights into how the Hurricanes’ success and controversial reputation impacted not only the world of college football but also reflected and influenced broader cultural shifts occurring in Miami and beyond during this tumultuous decade.

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