i hadn not hear about brashear before i watch this . this be the story of him and the man who train him and help him to become the first african american u navy diver . a tale of will power . the plot be well write and and develop nicely throughout . this be what it seem and the typical underdog thing and and it doesn not hold too many surprise . it also quite hollywood and but hey and i do not know the actual man and maybe it close to how it actually happen . nevertheless and it get the job do and with dramatic scene and adversity along the way and and this be inspirational for anyone who ever hear the word no and you can not be speak about their life long dream . the acting performance be all excellent . deniro and gooding jr. both shine whenever theyre on screen . rapaport be marvelous and as well . the character be well write and credible and consistent . this be well edit and and feature good cinematography . the production value be high and and this do a fairly convincing job of transport u back to the 50 . this be the only film i have see by this director and the writer and though i may now consider look into more theyre responsible for . there be a moderate amount of strong language and otherwise no offensive material . i recommend this to anyone who find the subject interesting and and or or fan of those who make it . positive .