Director: Steve James
Writer: Harold Sylvester
Producer: Gordon Wolf
A true story of a priest (Andre Braugher) in New Orleans who formed a group of black players and challenged an all-white prep school basketball team in the 1960's. Eventually events like these signaled the pivotal turn in the games' history leading to the integration in today's sport. Directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), these basketball players didn't just make shots, they made history.
100 min
Rating: 5.8/10
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Top Cast
Andre Braugher
Father Joseph Verrett
Rip Torn
Father Robert Grant
Ruby Dee
Mommit Porter
Bill Nunn
Howard Porter
Kyle Massey
Principal / Dancer
Damien Dante Wayans
Snow Lurcher
Movie Info
Director: Steve James
Writer: Harold Sylvester
Producer: Gordon Wolf
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