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The American Game

Before "Hoop Dreams" was...

1979
Rated R
89 minutes
Documentary
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.65
Directed By: David Wolf, Jay Freund
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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.

Language
English
Release Date
April 3, 1979
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