Men of Honor (2000)

Against formidable odds -- and an old-school diving instructor embittered by the U.S. Navy's new, less prejudicial policies -- Carl Brashear sets his sights on becoming the Navy's first African-American master diver in this uplifting true story. Their relationship starts out on the rocks, but fate ultimately conspires to bring the men together into a setting of mutual respect, triumph and honor.

Director:

George Tillman Jr.

Stars:

Robert De Niro (Master Chief Leslie W. Sunday ('Billy')), Cuba Gooding Jr. (Senior Chief Carl Brashear), Charlize Theron (Gwen Sunday), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Jo), Hal Holbrook ('Mr. Pappy'), Michael Rapaport (GM1 Snowhill)