Underplayed Gems

The American Game (1979)

The American Game poster
Directed by
Jay Freund, David Wolf
Genre
documentary film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 29m
Rated
R
Rating
9.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This documentary follows two high school seniors who both play basketball but come from very different backgrounds. It contrasts their personal lives and experiences as they prepare for their futures.

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What happens

The American Game is a 1979 documentary film directed by Jay Freund and David Wolf contrasting the experiences of two high-school seniors, basketball players from remarkably different backgrounds. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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