this one be a great one . robert de niro and cuba gooding have team up to make a powerful and very influential film . this be the true story of the first black u navy diver and the obstacle he face in attain his certification at the hand of a racist master diver . along the way and he must also face plain old bigotry from all of his classmate and none of whom want him in their class . they move out of the barrack when he arrive . ultimately and he become certified and go on to have a great career a a u navy diver . watch this one . it a great tale of courage and honor . a the story unfolds and we get to watch racism slowly dissipate and everyone begin to respect men one at a time .