Directed by:
Steve JamesCinematography:
Bill ButlerComposer:
Stephen James TaylorCast:
Andre Braugher, Rip Torn, Ruby Dee, Bill Nunn, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Khalil Kain, Brett Rice, Damien Dante Wayans, Kyle Massey, Sahr Ngaujah, Ric Reitz (more)Plots(1)
A true story of a priest (Andre Braugher) in New Orleans who formed a group of black players and challenged an all-white prep school basketball team in the 1960's. Eventually events like these signaled the pivotal turn in the games' history leading to the integration in today's sport. (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
Andre Braugher
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Rip Torn
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Ruby Dee
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Bill Nunn
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Daniel Hugh Kelly
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