From the Rough is a sports drama film based on the true story of Catana Starks, an African-American swim coach who becomes the coach of the men's golf team at Tennessee State University. Starks, played by Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson, faces many obstacles and discrimination in her new role, as she is the first woman and first African-American to coach a men's college golf team.
Despite facing resistance from her team, the university administration, and the golf establishment, Starks uses her unconventional coaching methods and leadership to turn a group of underdogs into a winning team. The film also highlights the personal struggles of Starks, including her relationship with her estranged son and her battle with cancer.
The cast also includes Michael Clarke Duncan as the university athletic director and Tom Felton as one of Starks' golfers. The film was directed by Pierre Bagley and released in 2013. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its inspirational message and performances by the cast.
