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.
Director: David Wolf, Jay Freund
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: April 3, 1979
Cast
Music: Jeffrey Kaufman
Production: World Northal Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
basketball
More Films by Director: David Wolf, Jay Freund
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The American Game about?
- 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.
- Who directed The American Game?
- The American Game was directed by David Wolf, Jay Freund.
- Who stars in The American Game?
- The American Game stars Nathaniel Bellamy Jr., Julius Erving, Gil Ferschtman, Stretch Graham, Jules Irving, David Tawil.
- How long is The American Game?
- The American Game has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The American Game?
- The American Game is a Documentary film.
- Where was The American Game produced?
- The American Game was produced in United States of America.