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The film, which thankfully doesn't wear out its welcome with a scant running time of 64 minutes, is fairly prosaic stylistically. But the admittedly rough-hewn footage of the games is thrilling, and the pride and self-respect instilled in the players by their success is still evident today.Full Review

Frank Scheck
The Hollywood Reporter

Betsy Blankenbaker's doc doesn't possess the kinetic charge of the tale itself; it's too reliant on talking heads and faded photos. Cheer feels amateurish for a generation raised on sports films. Shoulda been a slam-dunk too.Full Review

Village Voice

Heartfelt but only intermittently interesting documentary.Full Review

Ken Fox
TV Guide

The outline of a great story, but it never fills in the gaps.Full Review

Sam Adams
Los Angeles Times

This is a modest documentary, actually made in 2002 but only now gaining national release, which celebrates Attucks and that particular team, but most important Coach Crowe, by all accounts a remarkable man.Full Review

Stephen Hunter
Washington Post
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