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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.

Release: 1979-04-03
Runtime: 89 min
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Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.
Basketball player
Julius Erving
Julius Erving
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Gil Ferschtman
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Stretch Graham
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Jules Irving
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David Tawil
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Brian Walker