The true story of James Robert “Rady” Kennedy. A moving and sensitive drama about how lending a helping hand to a man with a disability ultimately became a way of helping himself and those around him. A film that will make you laugh, cry, and warm your heart.

A reclusive young man whom no one understands—because he shies away from communicating with others out of fear—becomes an assistant coach for a sports team. This happens thanks to head coach Harold Jones.

One day, Jones invites the timid young man with a mental disability, nicknamed Radio, to help out with his team. He does this partly because of a guilty conscience stemming from a past incident in which he was confronted with another man with a disability who needed help, yet he remained passive.

Not everyone views Harold’s efforts with admiration. He encounters problems within his own team, in the local community, and in his professional life. Moreover, over time, he realizes that his efforts are coming at the expense of his own family. Therefore, he will have to make a radical decision that will surprise everyone.

Drama / Sports

USA, 2003, 105 min

Title in other languages: Radio

Crew: Michael Tollin;

Cast: Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Brent Sexton, Chris Mulkey, Sarah Drew, Riley Smith, Patrick Breen, Debra Winger;

Parents’ Guide

1 scene of men undressed to the waist in a locker room. A few scenes of cheerleaders in short skirts.

1 scene of a disabled young man being tied up.

Several instances of the slurs “idiot” or “loser.” A few instances of “damn,” “damn it,” or swearing, and one instance of “for Christ’s sake.”

One instance of persuading a disabled person to enter the girls’ locker room.

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