The American Game (1979)
The American Game (1979)
Before "Hoop Dreams" was...
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.

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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.


Tagline: Before "Hoop Dreams" was...
Certification: R

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Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 03 April 1979

Country: US

Runtime: 89m

Company Credits

Company: World Northal Corporation

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Cast

Directed By

Jay Freund

Jay Freund

Director

David Wolf

David Wolf

Director

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Lee Dichter

Lee Dichter

Sound Director

Jeffrey Kaufman

Jeffrey Kaufman

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Kenneth Hunter

Kenneth Hunter

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