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Vigo County kids get a sneak peek at a new movie

On Friday, local middle schoolers saw the story of perseverance and courage from a unique perspective.

Posted: Mar 13, 2020 5:50 PM

Posted By: Staff Report

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - On Friday, local middle schoolers saw the story of perseverance and courage from a unique perspective.

The watched the movie "A Most Beautiful Thing."

It chronicles the life of Arshay Cooper. He and a group of Chicago men formed the first all-black high school rowing team in the nation.

Students got to see the film and then ask Cooper questions afterward.

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