For Victor Puentes, one of the subjects of the Disney film McFarland, USA, life has not exactly followed a Hollywood storyline.Since he graduated from California’s McFarland High School in 1989 ...

McFarland, USA director Niki Caro discusses the movie, the challenges of making her first sports movie, working with Kevin Costner and more. McFarland, USA opens Friday.

★★★★★ As far as feel-good sports movies from Disney go, “McFarland, USA” is one to be remembered. This heartwarming film directed by Niki Caro is sure to have the viewer out of his or her seat, ...

Disney's live-action "McFarland, USA" is an inspirational sports drama, which means most of us already know where it's headed. By the time it's all over, you can be assured there ...

Kevin Costner returns to the sports movie genre in this inspirational story of an underdog cross country team. By Stephen Farber McFarland USA Still - H 2015 At first glance some might object to ...

McFarland is in the heart of California farm country, a town of "pickers," Hispanic descendants of migrant workers who have settled there, many of them still picking and barely getting by.

McFarland was well known in running circles but now with the new movie out, it's becoming a household name throughout the country. Helping promote the movie, the Whites have been traveling for Disney.

I knew a movie involving one of the biggest disappointments in my youth might be made someday. Essay: 'McFarland, USA' film revives long-buried memory for runner - Los Angeles Times ...

White savior movies such as Django Unchained, Avatar and even To Kill a Mockingbird can’t wield the excuse of being steeped in reality. Fiction is a natural realm of progress when it comes to ...