Brandon Jennings,
Donte Greene,
Haley Joel Osment,
Jane Horrocks,
Jerryd Bayless
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On the corner of 155th and Frederick Douglas Boulevard in Harlem lies Rucker Park. By appearances, the concrete pavement, anchored on one side by its run down slab bleachers, is no different than any ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 21, 2008
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December 19, 2008Having just seen Hoop Dreams, this film doesn't compare. I mean it's Hoop Dreams - ultra light, with 10 kids, instead of 2. And the thing is, this film could've been captivating, focusing on how those guys are trying to FIFTH graders to choose a school and a brand of sneakers. Bu...( read more)
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December 11, 2008Pretty cool documentary about some young basketball players trying to show their worth before going into college. Directed by Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys.
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November 10, 2009Pretty good, but this basketball doc is missing the depth and grit of Hoop Dreams.
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August 30, 2009A must-see for any basketball fan, especially for anyone that played high school ball.
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April 21, 2009It was pretty neat seeing where the kids were coming from to compare where they are now, but other than that it is a pretty average film.
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July 2, 2008
Armond White, The New York Press
June 27, 2008
Kyle Smith, New York Post
The film is well shot and edited, backed with a bouncy hip-hop soundtrack and full of pep. full review
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