The American Game
“Before "Hoop Dreams" was...”
1979•R•1h 29m•9.0•Released
Documentary
Documentary film contrasting the experiences of two high-school seniors, basketball players from remarkably different backgrounds. Brian Walker is taken from his close-knit Indiana family, living in a small town. In contrast, Stretch Graham has practically no family support, and looks to his Brooklyn team and his warm-hearted coach for support. Both are actively being recruited by colleges.
Director
David Wolf
Languages
English
Studio
World Northal Corporation
Cast
Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.
Basketball player
Julius Erving
Gil Ferschtman
Stretch Graham
Jules Irving
David Tawil
Brian Walker
Production
Company
World Northal Corporation
Producer
Anthony Jones
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