This made-for-cable movie enshrining the accomplishments of child golf prodigy-turned-adult sports superstar Tiger Woods is a sketchy, speedily produced attempt to cash in on his white-hot status. From an early age, biracial Tiger (T.J. Hall) demonstrates an astonishing facility for golf, traditionally a stronghold of white athletes. Tiger's dad (Keith David) encourages the boy's athletic efforts, while his mom (Freda Foh Sen) provides spiritual guidance. When young white bullies provoke Tiger into throwing a golf club — a course violation — his parents advise him to obey the regulations and defeat his opponents at the next tournament. As Tiger matures, his...
Released:
1998
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
90 mins