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- DirectorSteve JamesStarsWilliam GatesArthur AgeeEmma GatesA film following the lives of two inner-city Chicago boys who struggle to become college basketball players on the road to going professional.
- DirectorDon KempfJames D. SternStarsMichael JordanPhil JacksonDoug CollinsA documentary that follows Michael Jordan's basketball career, stint in baseball, and his last championship season with the Chicago Bulls in 1998.
- StarsCharles BarkleyJack HaleyPhil JacksonHis ultimate moves, dunks, shots and his five greatest games games ever.
- DirectorAdam Del DeoJames D. SternStarsYao MingColin PineShaquille O'NealThis documentary captures not only the Chinese hero who arrived in America with no command on English, but also the simple guy who lives with his mother and likes hanging out with friends.
- DirectorMichael SearJoseph SharmanStarsGeese AusbieTimuel BlackBill Bradley"The Team that Changed the World," investigates the Globetrotters' impact socially and culturally, as well as their lasting effect on the NBA. Featuring interviews with basketball players, celebrities, politicians, and more, the documentary also shows how the Globetrotters continue to serve as "Ambassadors of Goodwill" and touch audiences around the world today.
- DirectorAlistair ChristopherJonathan HockStarsSebastian TelfairRick PitinoAsher Beard"Through the Fire" chronicles the journey of Coney Island basketball star, Sebastian Telfair, from famed Lincoln High School straight to the NBA.
- DirectorBrent BakerStarsMaxisniceeRicky SanchezI Wanna Be Like Mike, is one of the most memorable marketing slogans of all time, it was one of the first of thousands of ad campaigns to utilize the worlds adoration of a sports icon to sell product. It's easy to forget that before Michael Jordan was marketed as the best basketball player of all time, athletes were not marketed as teen idols, they were simply athletes. While it seems harmless on the surface, what affect has this type of marketing had on culture, society and the young men they target? Is this related to the increase in players who jump out of high school without even looking at college? I Wanna Be Like Mike: the story of the new NBA, examines this subject by telling the opinions and experiences of people involved in every level of the business that is basketball basketball. Learn the truth about how advertising and mass media have changed what was once simply an athletic competition. Hear the story from veterans and experts of the sport; L.A. Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak, former UCLA head coach and current ESPN analyst Steve Lavin, IMG academies Director Joe Abunassar. See first hand men who won't give up their hopes of playing in the NBA as the film shows the rarely seen minor leagues and the men who play on them for close to nothing. Meet Ricky Sanchez, a 17 year old who is deciding to go to college or straight into the pros, and see the consequences of his decision a year later.
- DirectorDaniel H. ForerStarsRandy RosenbloomThe story of Nick Young who makes his way through high school, despite the death of his brother, and saves his family through his success in basketball.
- DirectorKristopher BelmanStarsLeBron JamesDru JoyceRomeo TravisThis documentary follows NBA superstar LeBron James and four of his talented teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Ohio and James' journey to fame.
- DirectorJoe BrewsterMichèle StephensonSLAYING GOLIATH takes an unprecedented intimate look at the world of amateur youth basketball through the eyes of the New York Select Huskies team as they seek to win the AAU National Basketball Championship. The grueling price the team must pay to win exposes the hidden dark side of amateur sports.
- DirectorRobert PilichowskiStarsChris BoshHadi TeheranyAdam JohnsonFirst Ink is a documentary that follows NBA all-star Chris Bosh. During his time off in the summer before his final season on contract with the Toronto Raptors, Chris' attempts to transform his body by gaining weight and muscle and by getting a large scale tattoo.
- DirectorSpike LeeStarsKareem Abdul-JabbarKobe BryantStephen A. SmithA documentary following Kobe Bryant during one day during a game against the San Antonio Spurs.
- DirectorKirk FraserStarsLen BiasJames BrownBob WagnerFrom Legend to Tragedy. The name of former University of Maryland basketball superstar and Boston Celtics draft pick Len Bias still provokes powerful, and immediate responses, more than 20 years after his death.
- DirectorKirk FraserStarsLen BiasMarion Barry Jr.Eric BiasThis episode tells the story of the rise of Len Bias as a future basketball superstar. Shortly after being drafted by the Boston Celtic's Len died of a heart attack apparently induced by cocaine.
- DirectorBill CouturiéStarsKareem Abdul-JabbarBill CouturiéJeff FryerWe follow the career of Paul Westhead who became famous as a coach for his fast break system of play. His career encompassed winning NBA and WNBA titles and intense controversy at the college level.
- DirectorEzra EdelmanStarsMagic JohnsonLarry BirdSteve SpringerAn exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.
- 2009– 1h 20mTV-G6.9 (1.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorSteve JamesThere has always been questions raised about Allen Iverson's conviction for a fight he was involved in as a young man. The film maker goes back to his home town to try and understand the events and how they have left a mark on the town he calls home.
- DirectorMichael TolajianStarsRick AdelmanDanny AingeKenny AndersonDrazen Petrovic and Vlade Divac were two friends who grew up together sharing the common bond of basketball. Together, they lifted the Yugoslavian National team to unimaginable heights. After conquering Europe, they both went to America where they became the first two foreign players to attain NBA stardom. But with the fall of the Soviet Union on Christmas Day 1991, Yugoslavia split up. A war broke out between Petrovic's Croatia and Divac's Serbia. Long buried ethnic tensions surfaced. And these two men, once brothers, were now on opposite sides of a deadly civil war. As Petrovic and Divac continued to face each other on the basketball courts of the NBA, no words passed between the two. Then, on the fateful night of June 7, 1993, Drazen Petrovic was killed in an auto accident. "Once Brothers" will tell the gripping tale of these two men, how circumstances beyond their control tore apart their friendship, and whether Divac has ever come to terms with the death of a friend before they had a chance to reconcile.
- 2009– 1h 8mTV-G8.0 (2.2K)TV EpisodeDirectorDan KloresStarsReggie MillerCheryl MillerSpike LeeA film that explores the rivalry between the Indiana Pacers and New York as seen through the eyes and actions of Reggie Miller star player of the Indiana Pacers.
- DirectorJason HehirStarsJohn BaconDave BrandonBryan BurwellThe 1991 University of Michigan men's basketball recruiting class in which five freshman known as The Fab Five revolutionized college basketball. This film covers the success, cultural changes, scandal, and of course The Timeout.
- DirectorDeborah MoralesThe story of the Harlem Rens: the greatest basketball team you never heard of.
- DirectorJonathan HockStarsChris HerrenRick PitinoBill ReynoldsChris Herren was a "can't miss" basketball superstar until drug addiction eventually destroyed his career. With the support of his wife and family, Herren struggles to conquer his demons and reclaim his life.
- DirectorNelson GeorgeStarsMagic JohnsonCookie JohnsonPat RileyAn in-depth look at the career of NBA star Earvin "Magic" Johnson and the days leading up to and the years following his announcement to the world that he was HIV-positive.
- DirectorKevin CouliauBobbito GarciaStarsKenny AndersonNiki AveryRaphael Alexander EdwardsAn independent documentary directed by Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau. The film explores the definition, history, culture, social impact and global influence of New York's outdoor summer basketball scene, the worldwide 'Mecca' of the sport.
- DirectorZak LevittStarsCharles BarkleyLarry BirdClyde DrexlerA documentary going in depth about the creation and success of the greatest basketball team ever created. The Dream Team. Takes place in the 92 Olympics, where team USA and it's eleven Hall of Famers take gold in the greatest assertion of sports dominance in history.
- DirectorCourt CrandallA documentary that follows eight Compton High School students who were selected to participate in a free-throw competition. The prize? A $40,000 college scholarship.
- DirectorMarius A. MarkeviciusStarsSarunas MarciulionisArvydas SabonisRimas KurtinaitisThe incredible story of the 1992 Lithuanian basketball team, whose athletes struggled under Soviet rule, became symbols of Lithuania's independence movement, and - with help from the Grateful Dead - triumphed at the Barcelona Olympics.
- DirectorZak LevittStarsTiny ArchibaldLarry BirdChuck DThis was an NBA original documentary (first aired on NBA TV). It follows Julius Erving throughout his ABA and NBA career, as well as his (sometimes heartbreaking) personal life.
- DirectorBenny SafdieJosh SafdieStarsLenny CookeTom KonchalskiLeBron JamesLenny Cooke was the number-one ranked high school basketball player in America, but his inevitable fall from grace will forever be remembered.
- DirectorEvan Jackson LeongStarsJeremy LinDaniel Dae KimCandy RichardzThe life story of basketball sensation, Jeremy Lin.
- DirectorNicole HartAllyson SherlockA documentary about LeBron James' first season with the Miami Heat, through the eyes of the fans he left behind.
- DirectorGerrad WilsonStarsChris McKinleyA candid and intimate look at the dynamics involved in the day to day life of the head coach of the New York Knicks, Mike Woodson. Follow Woodson as he manages the demands of being a devoted husband, a loving father of two daughters, and the head coach of the NBA's hottest team. Woodson's dedication to the fans, the sport, and his family never falter, even in the midst of one of the most important seasons of his career.
- DirectorMichael HamiltonCorey OgilvieStarsDavid BeckhamKobe BryantDoug EllinThis coming of age documentary chronicles the life of NBA All Star Steve Nash as he tries to navigate his way through the somewhat toils of professional sports while trying to leave a lasting legacy on and off the court.
- DirectorRimvydas CekaviciusStarsArvydas SabonisKim BohunyValdemaras Chomicius"Arvydas Sabonis.11" is a documentary movie about the legendary Lithuanian basketball player. This movie is made for Lithuanian basketball legend Arvydas Sabonis with an aim to mention his 50th anniversary celebration. Arvydas Sabonis is the most famous athlete in Lithuania, who has been proclaiming and still proclaims our country with his sport achievements all over the world. We finally understood the importance of our legend only after we had a chance to meet and talk with NBA legends, the world famous coaches, teammates of A. Sabonis, managers and his main opponents on the pitch.
- DirectorZatella BeattyStarsAllen IversonTom BrokawLarry BrownIverson is the ultimate legacy of NBA legend Allen Iverson, who rose from a childhood of crushing poverty in Hampton, Virginia, to become an 11-time NBA All-Star and universally recognized icon of his sport. Off the court, his audacious rejection of conservative NBA convention and unapologetic embrace of hip hop culture sent shockwaves throughout the league and influenced an entire generation. Told largely in Iverson's own words, the film charts the career highs and lows of one of the most distinctive and accomplished figures the sport of basketball has ever seen.
- DirectorSebastian DehnhardtStarsDirk NowitzkiHolger GeschwindnerKobe BryantA documentary that follows the early career of basketball star Dirk Nowitzki, his relationship with coach and mentor Holger Geschwindner, and their path to NBA glory.
- DirectorBrendan MalloyEmmett MalloyA documentary on Kevin Durant that tells his story of what he does in the offseason.
- DirectorIshaan MishraStarsKobe BryantBased on retirement letter of Kobe Bryant, the narration is followed by sample videos of plays of his career. "5 seconds on the clock, ball in my hand - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1..."
- StarsKareem Abdul-JabbarBilly CrystalArsenio HallThe life and career of the NBA's all-time leading scorer; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
- DirectorGotham ChopraStarsKareem Abdul-JabbarJohn S. BattleLarry BirdDocumentary that goes behind the stats to reveal Kobe Bryant's career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped shape his stellar 18-year tenure in the NBA, and uncovering his greatest personal challenge yet.
- DirectorBenjamin MayStarsAlvis BrownLloyd DanielsBobbito GarciaThat Lloyd "Swee' Pea" Daniels became an NBA player was no surprise- at age 16 he was named 'the next Magic Johnson" and possibly the best player that had ever lived. That his NBA debut happened at age 25, with bullets still lodged in his chest and a body ravaged by years of crack-cocaine addiction, was a miracle. The Legend of Swee' Pea tells the story of a dramatic basketball odyssey in which the hero must ultimately confront a life imperfectly lived.
- DirectorDuffy HigginsBrooklyn has always produced the best basketball players, but what does it really take for a kid from Brooklyn to 'make it'?
- DirectorMartin SpiritStarsSpencer HaywoodChuck DHarry EdwardsNarrated by Public Enemy's Chuck D, the documentary traverses Haywood's life from his humble beginnings in Mississippi raised by a single mother to his induction into the NBA Hall of Fame. Basketball provided him a way out and in foregoing college to play hoops, he irrevocably changed the rules of how the game was played from the very top echelons of the NBA. As a 20-year old former Olympian, Haywood sue the NBA for the right to turn pro without finishing college. The case went to the Supreme Court and in 1971, the Court's decided in favor of Haywood. Subsequently, the decision abolished the NBA's mandatory draft eligibility requirement of four years of college. The ruling paved the way for today's NBA's superstars like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Garnett to bypass college and play in NBA teams right out of high school.
- DirectorMaura MandtJosh SwadeStarsBen SimmonsShowtime Sports chronicals the sprawling journey of number one NBA draft pick Ben Simmons. From a relatively anonymous Australian upbringing to high school and college in America to the top of the top of the rookie class in the world's foremost basketball league, ONE & DONE captures the pivotal period in a young man's life, capturing Simmons and his inner circle as they realize a lifelong dream in the limelight of an exclusive fraternity of top NBA draft picks.
- DirectorRoman GackowskiStarsDan BartoBalbir Singh BhamaraSatnam Singh BhamaraIn a country of 1.2 billion people and in a sport with billions of fans worldwide, there has yet to be a single Indian-born player drafted in the NBA. One in a Billion follows the global journey of Satnam Singh Bhamara from his home of Ballo Ke, a farming village in rural India, to the bright lights of New York City as he attempts to change history. Building up to a climactic draft night after years of hard work, Satnam hopes to finally create the long-awaited connection between India and the NBA.
- DirectorGentry KirbyErin LeydenIn the mid-1990s, Orlando was the center of excitement in the NBA. The young franchise, led by mega-stars Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway, beat the mighty Bulls en route to the 1995 NBA Finals. While it was clear Orlando was a dynasty in the making, the Magic's moment on top was never fully realized.
- DirectorBrad MaloneSean P. MaloneStarsSteve KerrLute OlsonSean ElliottIn 1983, newly hired coach Lute Olson inherited an abysmal Arizona team that had gone 4-24 the previous season. A few seasons later in 1987-'88, one of the greatest teams in college basketball history was kicking up dust in Tucson.
- DirectorGlen KeaneStarsKobe BryantAn animated telling of Kobe Bryant's poem 'Dear Basketball'.
- DirectorJill CampbellStarsKenny AndersonNatasha AndersonNate Archibald"Mr. Chibbs" is an observational feature length documentary that follows NBA All-Star Kenny Anderson, in the midst of a mid life crisis, dealing with drinking issues, attempting to get a job, and on a journey to find himself ten years post retirement. Everything came easy, but when he lost it all, he had to figure out who he was minus his famous handle. A story about society and its prodigies. Featuring Kenny Anderson, Natasha Anderson, David Falk,Kenny Smith, Vince Smith, Coach Bobby Cremins, Coach Bobby Hurley, Pierre Turner and Kenny Anderson Jr.
- DirectorNick BudabinStarsKeifer SykesBasketballer Keifer Sykes is Marshall High' star point guard, Chi-Town follows his ambitions to make it in the NBA while loss, injury, and violence back home in Chicago punctuate his journey.
- DirectorJonathan HockStarsJohnny SoloIn the early 1990s, the future of basketball belonged to a young Dominican immigrant named Felipe Lopez. Featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated at the age of 17, Lopez's story is the ultimate profile of the American dream.
- DirectorJacob HamiltonStarsKenny SailorsStephen CurryKevin DurantJump Shot uncovers the inspiring true story of Kenny Sailors, the proclaimed developer of the modern day jump shot in basketball. He defined the game, but only now is he ready to share his thoughts on why the game never defined him.
- DirectorCoodieChike OzahStarsStephon MarburyRonald StewartFeature documentary about the rise and fall, and rebirth of ex-NBA star, Stephon Marbury.
- DirectorRobert AbbottStarsRobert AbbottTerry ClapacsRick DavisThe previously untold, behind-the-scenes story of CNN Producer Robert Abbott's investigation into Bob Knight's Indiana University basketball program. The investigation ultimately led to Bob Knight's firing after 29 years at IU.
- DirectorScott DienerStarsChance the RapperLaurence HolmesK.C. Johnson"Pooh" will give a never before seen look at the meteoric rise of the young Chicago superstar that was suddenly derailed by devastating injuries and unrealistic expectations for a hometown hero. Rose's story is one of survival - through violence, poverty and injury - the one time heir to Michael Jordan's iconic throne has never forgotten where he came from as he continues to search for his own inner peace.
- DirectorMichael TolajianStarsObada AdnanAnthony AmmonsLenny CostaDocumentary that explores the San Quentin Prison basketball squad - teammates and inmates at "the Q" - along their journey of rehabilitation and possible redemption.
- DirectorJohnny SweetStarsKobe BryantCaponeHavocIn the world of professional sports, no American athlete ever came back from a mental health disorder - until Ron Artest, now known to the world as Metta World Peace.
- DirectorTodd KapostasyStarsJamie FoxxJade WilleyAllan Wayne AndersonThe unfettered and definitive look at the life and career of Dennis Rodman.
- The story of the legendary Dream Team, the trendsetting 1992 U.S. Olympic basketball team.
- StarsMichael JordanPhil JacksonScottie PippenLed by Michael Jordan, the 1990s Chicago Bulls establish themselves as one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.
- DirectorDaniel B. LevinEric NewmanStarsKevin GarnettDanny AingeRay AllenFollows Kevin Garnett's remarkable career and the progressive moments that defined it.
- DirectorGotham ChopraErik LeDrewStarsRussell WestbrookChronicling the life and career of Russell Westbrook, one of the greatest point guards of all time. Despite his success, he enters the 2021-22 season on his fourth team in three years where he looks to cement his legacy on his own terms.
- DirectorFlorent BodinStarsTony ParkerExamines the background and the career of the french basketball player Tony Parker.
- DirectorFloyd RussStarsJermaine O'NealStephen JacksonMetta World PeaceA brawl broke out near the end of a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2004. Nearly 17 years later, we re-examine that night and all the consequences that came from it.
- DirectorJustin C. PolkStarsCharles BarkleyRic BucherVince CarterExplores the fantastic highs and unsettling lows of 8-time All-Star and slam dunk champion, Vince Carter, as he looks back on his record-breaking 22-season professional basketball career.
- DirectorFrank ChiStarsKobe BryantTyson ChandlerRonny ChiengFollows the cultural impact of NBA trailblazer Jeremy Lin during his 2011-12 season with the New York Knicks and the cultural phenomenon known as "Linsanity".
- StarsJeanie BussJimmy BussJohnny BussDocuseries chronicles the history of the storied Los Angeles Lakers NBA franchise.
- DirectorJon WeinbachStarsLeBron JamesDwyane WadeCarmelo AnthonyFollows the story of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball team and how "The Redeem Team" set a new standard for American basketball.
- StarsShaquille O'NealMagic JohnsonChris LinesIt showcases the life of the Lakers champion O'Neal from sports phenom to cultural figure.
- StarsKareem Abdul-JabbarMagic JohnsonPat RileyA look into Earvin Johnson's life, who left his mark on history through his work, and how he continues to impact our culture today.
- DirectorJohannes GuttenkunstStarsKobe BryantBrian CookJoey GrahamThe historic and legendary 81 point game offers a great opportunity to tell the story of the amazing basketball player: Kobe Bryant. Former teammates, coaches and play-by-play commentators, witnesses of that particular night or played on court with Kobe, tell the story of this unique basketball game. We will tell the story of one of the greatest players of all time and his extraordinary ability to win a game single-handlich, which proofs that he truly is the so called Black Mamba. We look behind the scenes of this miracle night on January 22nd, 2006 and analyze how the Lakers being down by 18 points in the half still could beat the Raptors and how Kobe couldn't be stopped by any tactic. In our documentary we give tribute to one of the greatest players of all time, let others speak about him and his real GOAT character he showed in this game. In this documentary you will see exclusive interviews, never shown stock footage all mastered in 6K.
- StarsJ.R. SmithRichard WatkinsDiego GonzalezFollows a championship-winning player for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers, who, at the age of 19, after being selected in the NBA draft, finds himself without a team to call his own and is looking to redefine his future.
- DirectorJoslyn Rose LyonsStarsMahmoud Abdul-RaufStephen CurryMahershala AliA documentary of Extraordinary Journey of Pioneer Activist and Basketball Prodigy Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
- DirectorPeter NicksStarsStephen CurryBob McKillopJason RichardsThe coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry, from an undersized basketball player at a small college, to becoming a larger-than-life NBA superstar.