Michael Tomlin’s award winning movie Radio is about a handicapped individual (Cuba Gooding Jr.) that is homeless and has an obsession with football. He shows a sweet and innocent side of human nature. Ed Harris (Coach Jones) sees that the man everyone calls Radio needs somewhere to stay and protection from some of his players abusing him, so Coach Jones takes Radio under his wing and lets him help out with the football team. Radio starts out a shy and tormented man and transforms into an inspiration for his community and the South Carolina High School.
When Radio is first seen he is walking around town with a shopping cart filled with his belongings in it. One day a few of the football players lock him in a shed by the field and throw footballs at it to frighten Radio. After Coach Jones rescues Radio he makes it an obsession to involve Radio with the team in any way he can. Coach Jones has Radio hold pads for drills and dress up as the team mascot. However, everyone doesn’t agree with Coach Jones’ decision, one of the star player’s dad’s thinks of Radio as a distraction and Coach Jones’ wife and daughter show signs that they just want Radio out so Coach Jones can focus on and spend more time with his family. Towards the end Coach Jones faces a tough decision; what he should do about Radio.
Cuba Gooding Jr. plays the role of Radio better than anyone else I could think of. He makes the character loveable and doesn’t go over the top with it. Ed Harris plays the role of Coach Jones very well. He gives the film a sense of authority and also shows that he is a kind man. This film is an excellent example of what really happens to some handicapped individuals and shows that there is always a benefit for helping other people out.
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