The true story of the integration of a north Virginia high school, centering on the football team. Marked by strong performances all around, including outstanding work by Denzel Washington and Will Patton, the film earned more than $115 million in general release.

Although set in Virginia, Remember the Titans was shot in and around Atlanta, making use of Berry College in Rome, Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Henry Grady High School in Atlanta, and Oglethorpe College, also in Atlanta.