I Hate Christian Laettner
“Perception isn't always reality”
2015•1h 30m•7.0•Released
Documentary
He made perhaps the most dramatic shot in the history of the NCAA basketball tournament. He's the only player to start in four consecutive Final Fours, and was instrumental in Duke winning two national championships. He had looks, smarts and game. So why has Christian Laettner been disliked so intensely by so many for so long? Maybe it was the time he stomped on the chest of a downed player, or the battles he had with his teammates, or a perceived sense of entitlement. But sometimes, perception isn't reality. "I Hate Christian Laettner" will go beyond the polarizing persona to reveal the complete story behind this lightning rod of college basketball. Featuring extensive access to Laettner, previously unseen footage and perspectives from all sides, this film will be a "gloves-off" examination of the man who has been seen by many as the "Blue Devil Himself."
Director
Rory Karpf
Writer
Rory Karpf
Languages
English
Studio
ESPN Films
Cast
Rob Lowe
Narrator (voice)
Christian Laettner
Self
Mike Krzyzewski
Self
Jalen Rose
Self
Ken Jeong
Self
Verne Troyer
Self
Ric Flair
Self
Dick Vitale
Self
Jay Bilas
Self
Bobby Hurley
Self
Grant Hill
Self
Doug Collins
Self
Peter Rosenberg
Self
Ryan McGee
Self
Ariel Helwani
Self
Production
Company
ESPN Films
Company
ESPN
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