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Stand
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Stand

Feb 03, 2023
Raw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson, he overcame tremendous adversity to reach the NBA and found his true calling when he converted to Islam. His decision not to stand for the national anthem, however, turned him from prodigy to pariah. Told candidly by Abdul-Rauf himself more than 20 years later it’s the remarkable story of one man who kept the faith and paved the way for a social justice movement.
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Going Big
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Going Big

Dec 20, 2012
Plagued by injuries at UK and the NBA, Sam Bowie has always been overshadowed by his draft placement. The 7-foot-1 center was seen by many as a franchise player when he was selected by Portland with the second overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft, just ahead of Michael Jordan. Sadly, injuries limited his success.
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Arvydas Sabonis.11
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Arvydas Sabonis.11

Dec 19, 2014
The film - an open, sincere, warm and funny story about Arvydas Sabonis life and career. This is particularly characteristic of a T-shirt with the number 11 worn out 2.20 m tall basketball giant Olympic and world champion, portrait.
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Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters
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HOOPS AFRICA: UBUNTU MATTERS is a collection of stories that celebrates the past, present, and future of basketball in Africa, spotlighting the sport's impact on society and its development on the continent. From the dreams of a young Zimbabwean player to honoring the NBA legends who paved the way before him, this film journeys through the growth of the game in Africa. Centering on basketball nonprofit Hoops 4 Hope in South Africa and Zimbabwe, this documentary uncovers the role the African philosophy of Ubuntu played in the Boston Celtics' 2008 NBA Championship season and also documents the historic 2015 NBA Africa Game. Featuring Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo, Adam Silver, Luol Deng, Luc Mbah a Moute, Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, and many more NBA greats, this documentary shows us all why #UbuntuMatters.
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Phi Slama Jama
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Phi Slama Jama

Oct 04, 2016
L'histoire de la plus célèbre fraternité de basket universitaire des années 80. Menée par un joueur de football nigérian nommé Hakeem Olajuwon et le jeune Clyde Drexler, l'équipe des Cougars de l'Université de Houston a électrisé le monde du basket universitaire, tout en contribuant à la transformation de la discipline. Dans ce documentaire, le réalisateur Chip Rives nous raconte une fable véridique de gloire et de drame. Mais en couvrant l'ensemble de leur parcours, Rives se penche aussi sur la disparition énigmatique du joueur Benny Anders et l'amitié qui a uni les coéquipiers et co-capitaines Eric Davis et Lynden Rose alors qu'ils ont tenté de retrouver sa trace après plus de deux décennies de mystère.
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NB80s
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NB80s

Nov 30, 2011
A look at the NBA and its players during the 1980s, including the introduction of the 3-point shot, the transformation of the Los Angeles Lakers into "Showtime," and the rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Narrated by Fab 5 Freddy.
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Clutch City
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Clutch City

Jun 08, 2015
A documentary that looks back at the Houston Rockets back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. Featuring old clips as well as new interviews with members of the championship teams.
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Beyond the Glory
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Beyond the Glory

Jul 11, 2004
Beyond the Glory was a documentary series that profiles some of the most legendary and controversial athletes in recent history. Executive produced by Steve Michaels and Frank Sinton and narrated by Jay Mohr, the show used archived video, on-camera interviews and player histories to take viewers beyond the playing field and into the athletes' lives and minds. The series was produced by Asylum Entertainment.
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Basketball: A Love Story
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'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant mosaic of the game, featuring 165 exclusive interviews. The cast encompasses basketball's most prominent figures and explores the complex nature of love as it relates to the game.
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