Summaries

A former NBA basketball star fights against incredible odds to overcome a severe stuttering disability to become one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the United States.

Suffering from a severe stuttering disability, Bob "Butterbean" Love, the son of a sharecropper, rose to become a Chicago Bulls NBA superstar, whose records were eventually surpassed by Michael Jordan. After a career ending back injury he was told by doctors that he would have difficulty walking, let alone play the game he loved. His life spiraled out of control and he ended up penniless, working as a busboy and dishwasher at a Seattle restaurant.—Steve Kennedy

Suffering from a severe stuttering disability, Bob "Butterbean" Love, the son of a sharecropper, rose to become a Chicago Bulls NBA superstar, whose records were eventually surpassed by Michael Jordan. After a career ending back injury he was told by doctors that he would have difficulty walking, let alone play the game he loved. His life spiraled out of control and he ended up penniless, working as a busboy and dishwasher at a Seattle restaurant. This chronicles Bob Love's battle to overcome his most formidable opponent, his stuttering, to become one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the country.—Steve Kennedy

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Keywords
  • african american
  • dream
  • spiritual
  • basketball sport
  • educational
Genres
  • Biography
  • Sport
  • Documentary
Release date Apr 16, 2008
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Chicago, Illinois, USA
Production companies Chicago Capital Entertainment Group

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Runtime 48m
Color Color
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