Love and Basketball (New Line Platinum Series)

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Gina Prince-Bythewood, a former college athlete, puts a spin on this one-on-one tale of Love and Basketball. Sanaa Lathan (The Best Man) is the fiercely driven, hot-tempered Monica, a tomboy who gives her all for basketball. Omar Epps (The Mod Squad) is Quincy, an NBA player's son who has pro dreams of his own. Next-door neighbors since first grade, they start as rivals (she flabbergasts the boy by outplaying him in a game of driveway pickup) and age into best friends and lovers. The romantic complications follow a familiar game plan, but the film throws a fascinating spotlight onto the contrast between men's and women's basketball. While Quincy plays college ball on huge courts to cheering, sold-out crowds, we see Monica's sweat, tears, and sheer physical dedication in front of tiny audiences in small gyms and second-rate auditoriums.
The story is pointedly set in the late 1980s, years before the establishment of the WNBA, so Monica's prospects for pro ball lie exclusively in Europe, while Quincy steps into the pros at home. It's a pleasure to see a character as passionate and fully developed as Monica, and Lathan gives a fiery portrayal (she had never played ball before the film, but you'd never tell from her performance). Prince-Bythewood favors her struggle over Quincy's and opens our eyes to her unique challenges with a sharp, savvy contrast. Alfre Woodard costars as Monica's harping mom (always trying to get her to be more ladylike) and Dennis Haysbert is Quincy's philandering father. Hoops fan Spike Lee produced. --Sean Axmaker
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Love and Basketball (New Line Platinum Series)
Starring: Nathaniel Bellamy Jr. , Glenndon Chatman , James DuMont , Christine Dunford , and Omar Epps Manufacturer: New Line Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
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ASIN: B00004Y2R1 Release Date: 2000-10-10 |
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From the playground to the pro leagues, Monica and Qunicy taught each other how to play the game. Now, their commitment to the sport will force them to make a choice between each other and the game...between family and team...between "Love & Basketball." DVD Features: Two Original Documentaries, Deleted Scenes, Blooper Reel, Three Feature Length Commentaries, Music Video, DVD-ROM Content Including Screenplay And Original Theatrical Web Site, 127 MinutesAmazon.com
Gina Prince-Bythewood, a former college athlete, puts a spin on this one-on-one tale of Love and Basketball. Sanaa Lathan (The Best Man) is the fiercely driven, hot-tempered Monica, a tomboy who gives her all for basketball. Omar Epps (The Mod Squad) is Quincy, an NBA player's son who has pro dreams of his own. Next-door neighbors since first grade, they start as rivals (she flabbergasts the boy by outplaying him in a game of driveway pickup) and age into best friends and lovers. The romantic complications follow a familiar game plan, but the film throws a fascinating spotlight onto the contrast between men's and women's basketball. While Quincy plays college ball on huge courts to cheering, sold-out crowds, we see Monica's sweat, tears, and sheer physical dedication in front of tiny audiences in small gyms and second-rate auditoriums.The story is pointedly set in the late 1980s, years before the establishment of the WNBA, so Monica's prospects for pro ball lie exclusively in Europe, while Quincy steps into the pros at home. It's a pleasure to see a character as passionate and fully developed as Monica, and Lathan gives a fiery portrayal (she had never played ball before the film, but you'd never tell from her performance). Prince-Bythewood favors her struggle over Quincy's and opens our eyes to her unique challenges with a sharp, savvy contrast. Alfre Woodard costars as Monica's harping mom (always trying to get her to be more ladylike) and Dennis Haysbert is Quincy's philandering father. Hoops fan Spike Lee produced. --Sean Axmaker
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Passing Glory
Starring: Andre Braugher , Rip Torn , Sean Squire , Ruby Dee , and Bill Nunn Director: Steve James (II) Manufacturer: Turner Home Ent ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BNTMFK Release Date: 2006-01-10 |
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In this drama, set in New Orleans just as the civil rights movement was about to send shockwaves through society, Andre Braugher plays a priest from Baltimore who has offended his superiors and is sent southward to teach at a Catholic high school for young African American men. Braugher's character, Father Verrett, is to teach history and stay out of trouble, but before long he's making problems by raising the consciousness of his students. Named as the school's basketball coach, Verrett succeeds in instilling pride in his team, especially when, in a scene fraught with tension, he drives the team bus to a "whites only" diner after a game and insists on being served. As the sports leagues in New Orleans are segregated, Verrett's team will never play the team from the all-white high school that is supposed to be the best in the city. But one of his energized players issues a challenge to the white team, and a real championship game ensues. This all may sound simplistically moralistic, but the film does provide a multilayered look at segregation, and especially at the tensions it created within families when the younger generation sought change. And though the plot's outcome may not be surprising, the film's strongest points are the fine performances, in particular Braugher as the idealistic if abrasive priest. --Robert J. McNamaraDescription
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. Directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), these basketball players didn't just make shots, they made history.
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Heaven Is a Playground
Starring: E. Milton Wheeler , Michael Warren , Don James , Janet Julian , and Jim Dougherty Director: Randall Fried Manufacturer: Sony Pictures ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002A2WEK Release Date: 2004-08-10 |
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On Chicago's South Side, too many kids get their one shot in life at the wrong end of a gun. But Byron Harper is determined to change all that with a dream called basketball. His hottest player, Truth has a chance to turn pro, but first Harper has to tackle two major obstacles: Truth's drug problem and his ambitious, crooked sports agent. Enter Zack Telander, a promising young attorney who has given up is small town law practice. He's spending a summer in the city playing pick-up basketball and re-thinking his future. Harper asks for his help, but first Zack has to prove himself at the hoops. That won't be easy going up against real-life NBA stars Bo Kimble and Hakeem Olajuwon. HEAVEN IS A PLAYGROUND is an inspiring fast break story.
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One Love: The Game. The Life.
Starring: Shaquille O'Neal , Kobe Bryant , Kevin Garnett , Vince Carter , and Rasheed Wallace Manufacturer: Image Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0007WFY02 Release Date: 2005-05-17 |
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One Love features the top NBA All-Stars of the day and gives the viewer a clear view of how they got to the top of the basketball world. Highlights include never-before-released high school footage of over 30 current NBA players, literally at the beginning of their career paths. Check out Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Rasheed Wallace, and many more.
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One Love: True Ballin' 2
Starring: One Love 2-True Ballin' Manufacturer: Image Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BZN1R8 Release Date: 2006-02-14 |
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Rim rockin' dunks, jaw droppin' dimes, and the illest handles you've ever seen! One Love: True Ballin' dishes out a new serving of rare and never-before-released high school highlights featuring the league's biggest stars. Packed with mad footage, hot streetball action, and a poppin' soundtrack, this DVD will make you hungry for seconds. Come and get it! Hosted by streetball guru and hip-hop legend, Bobbito Garcia (Where'd You Get Those?, NBA Street Vol. 2 & 3) Featuring Iverson, LeBron, Amare, Shaq, Melo, Garnett, NBA MVP Steve Nash, Rasheed Wallace, Dwayne Wade, Jermaine O'Neal, Emeka Okafor, Hakim Warrick, Sean May, J.J. Reddick and many more! Music by Supastition, One Be Lo, Triple Threat DJ's, Hezekiah, Tribeca, Libretto, Shyan Selah, Starving Artists Crew
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All-American Basketball: The Fundamentals of Scoring
Manufacturer: CustomFlix ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD-R ASIN: B000MM0ZQ0 Release Date: 2007-01-12 |
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Journey into the mind of a Prolific Scorer Koran Godwin (University of North Florida All-Time Leading Scorer) gives you step by step insight of how to score the basketball. While most instructional basketball videos focus on what drills you have to do to become a better basketball player, they often miss the most important part. Coach Godwin elaborates on which moves you must master to take your game to the level and the drills associated with every move. This DVD series will provide proven scoring tactics that are timeless and effective. Big Time Scoring is a jewel for anyone searching for the secret to becoming a prolific scorer.
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Final Shot - The Hank Gathers Story (True Stories Collection TV Movie)
Starring: Victor Love , Duane Davis , George Kennedy , Nell Carter , and Sam Hennings Director: Charles Braverman Manufacturer: Mpi Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000MGBSM6 Release Date: 2007-04-24 |
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At age 23, Eric "Hank" Gathers (Victor Love, Shadow of Doubt) escaped the inner city to become one of America's top college basketball stars. As leader of Loyola Marymount's team, his career is on the fast track. He's certain to be a top NBA draft choice.
With love and encouragement from his mother, Lucille (Nell Carter, Give Me a Break!) and his best friend, Bo Kimble (Duane Davis, Under Siege), Hank pushes himself higher and higher - then tragedy strikes.
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Final Shot - The Hank Gathers Story
Starring: Bart Braverman , Nell Carter , Cory Curtis , Duane Davis , and Ken Foree Director: Charles Braverman Manufacturer: Tango Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000JLQQ8A Release Date: 2006-12-12 |
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1 Love: A Tribute to Basketball in America
Starring: Phil Jackson (II) , Jerry Stackhouse , Shaquille O'Neal , Larry Hughes , and Etan Goldman Director: Leon Gast Manufacturer: Paramount ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000CABKR Release Date: 2003-12-02 |
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1 Love is an exciting, comprehensive documentary about the mingling of cultural and social influences that made basketball what it is today. Appropriate credit goes to the game's official inventor, Canada's 19th-century physical education instructor, Dr. James Naismith. But filmmaker Leon Gast (When We Were Kings) also explores the YMCA's early role as a "pipeline for spreading basketball over the world," as well as the importance of the sport to New York's Jewish immigrant communities (players often had no ball, using wadded-up newspaper instead) in the early 20th century. The film pays tribute to the old Knickerbockers and Philadelphia Warriors legends, among others, who comprise today's coffee-klatch South Florida Basketball Fraternity. It also digs deep into the impact of Harlem's early precision players (and, by extension, today's pro-am street tournaments in the same neighborhoods) on the game's vitality and international popularity. Interviewees include Joe Hammond, the legend that got away from the NBA. --Tom KeoghDescription
With an entertaining mix of history, colorful characters and hardwood action, 1 Love follows the evolution of basketball in America. It features intriguing stories as told by past and present players and fans whose love for the game changed their lives forever.
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One Love 3: Pure Heat
Starring: One Love 3-Pure Heat Manufacturer: Image Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000F4TMCI Release Date: 2006-06-27 |
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Nothin' but heat, baby! The world famous One Love DVD series is back with another smokin' batch of highlights featuring the hottest ballers in the league. One Love 3: Pure Heat is jam-packed with blazing high school action of today's superstars, old school basketball legends, and college cats on the rise. Check out the illest handles, dunks, and one-of-a-kind moves from real games, all set to a bangin' hip-hop soundtrack! Hosted by streetball guru and hip-hop legend Bobbito Garcia (ESPN's It's the Shoes, NBA Street Vol. 2 & 3), One Love 3 is a must-have for basketball fans everywhere! And if you haven't copped Vol. 1 & 2, get yours today!DVD:
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