The American Game

Name: The American Game
Director: Jules Irving
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1979-04-03
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Nathaniel Bellamy Jr., Julius Erving, Gil Ferschtman, Stretch Graham, Jules Irving

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April 3, 1979 1h 29m ★ 9.0 (1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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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