Bernie & Ernie (2013)
When Bernard King arrived at Knoxville, he was only the third African-American ever to play for the Vols' varsity team. By the time he left he was a legend. Along with talented teammate Ernie Grunfeld, they gained national acclaim as part of what was known as "The Ernie and Bernie Show." Director Jason Hehir follows King's strict upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, the challenges he faced at the University of Tennessee, and the obstacles he overcame in the NBA as he looked to live up to the promise of his college career.
Director: Jason Hehir
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: November 5, 2013
Cast
- Bernard King - Himself
- Ernie Grunfeld - Himself
Cinematography: Alastair Christopher
Editing: Jason Schmidt
Production: ESPN Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
basketball, national basketball association (nba), college sports
More Films by Director: Jason Hehir
More Films in Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bernie & Ernie about?
- When Bernard King arrived at Knoxville, he was only the third African-American ever to play for the Vols' varsity team. By the time he left he was a legend. Along with talented teammate Ernie Grunfeld, they gained national acclaim as part of what was known as "The Ernie and Bernie Show." Director Jason Hehir follows King's strict upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, the challenges he faced at the University of Tennessee, and the obstacles he overcame in the NBA as he looked to live up to the promise of his college career.
- Who directed Bernie & Ernie?
- Bernie & Ernie was directed by Jason Hehir.
- Who stars in Bernie & Ernie?
- Bernie & Ernie stars Bernard King, Ernie Grunfeld.
- How long is Bernie & Ernie?
- Bernie & Ernie has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Bernie & Ernie?
- Bernie & Ernie is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Bernie & Ernie produced?
- Bernie & Ernie was produced in United States of America.