Summaries

Tells the story of an American social culture embedded with racism, war, oppression, and poverty where these asphalt warriors escaped and rose above it all with a mutual love and respect.

Fathers of the Sport is a Feature Documentary which uncovers the colorful and compelling history of legendary playground basketball. It chronicles the history and lives of the many "legends" and unsung heroes who dominated playground basketball courts of New York, Philadelphia, DC, Los Angeles, Chicago and more in the early years and consequently turned it into the multi-billion dollar spectator sport it is today. Fathers Of The Sport will refer to the heartfelt devotion of sport displayed by players of yesterday compared to today's star driven talented young players. Their talents and skills made them aspire to become some of the most recognized and influential basketball players ever. In return for their contributions, Fathers of the Sport will enlighten the world to the game's legendary origins in playground basketball which transcended onto the courts of the NBA and into the hearts and lives of an infinite number of fans. Schooled on urban courts across America, self-trained athletes brought style to an NBA that sorely lacked excitement and retail entertainment value. The playground's convergence with the NBA was a major turning point in the history of basketball - the game was forever changed. The legacy of these playground athletes is seen in all aspects of professional basketball today. Fathers Of The Sport pays homage to it's urban playground roots. From Rucker Park to The Baker League and beyond, these legendary players' courage, fire and on-court determination will be translated into a celebration of their accomplishments. Fathers Of The Sport is the most historical and honest account of the origin and history of playground basketball ever produced.—jerry takon

Details

Keywords
  • love
  • new york city
  • american
  • tv mini series
  • basketball
Genres
  • Sport
  • Documentary
Release date Jan 8, 2025
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-PG
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations Harlem, New York, USA
Production companies Providence Films Trace Entertainment LLC

Box office

Gross US & Canada $7500
Opening weekend US & Canada $1500

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 20m
Color Color Black and White
Aspect ratio

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