Men of Honor (2000)

"Men of Honor" is a 2000 Drama movie directed by Robert Teitel and starring by Robert De Niro, Cuba Gooding Jr.. Against formidable odds -- and an old-school diving instructor embittered by the U.S. Navy's new, less prejudicial policies -- Carl Brashear sets his sights on becoming the Navy's first African-American master diver in this uplifting true story. Their relationship starts out on the rocks, but fate ultimately conspires to bring the men together into a setting of mutual respect, triumph and honor.