Fathers of the Sport (2007)
Directed by Xavier Mitchell
Genres - Sports & Recreation |
Sub-Genres - Sociology, Sports |
Release Date - Feb 7, 2008 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 80 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Perry Seibert
Xavier Mitchell's documentary traces the history of playground basketball, showcasing some of the legendary players who became the most respected asphalt ballers in cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago. The movie charts how this sport grew to become enduringly popular with spectators thanks to these celebrated athletes who never made it to the NBA.
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basketball, history, playground
