coaching

His films like 'Rain Man' and 'The Natural' explore mentorship, guidance, and the transformative power of coaching relationships between flawed individuals.

He repeatedly examines the coach-student dynamic in films like 'Million Dollar Baby' and 'Gran Torino,' focusing on aging mentors passing wisdom to younger proteges.

His film 'Green Book' deeply explores the coaching of prejudices, cultural education, and the mutual mentorship between two men from different backgrounds.