McFarland, USA (2015) McFarland, USA is a sports drama based on a true story, set in the 1980s in the small, predominantly Latino town of McFarland, California. The film follows Coach Jim White, played by Kevin Costner, who moves to McFarland to teach at the local high school. Initially struggling to connect with the students, he discovers a group of talented long-distance runners among the school’s cross-country team. With his guidance, discipline, and belief in their potential, the team overco