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65 out of 100

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9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

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  • Starring: Rick Pitino, Sebastian Telfair
  • Summary: This documentary follows basketball player Sebastian Telfair through his senior year of high school.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Shawn Levy
    83
    An up-close, engaging and ultimately moving look at Telfair's family, his final high-school season and his decision to forsake college for the NBA.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    80
    A highly satisfying documentary tracking the hoop dreams of basketball bright light Sebastian Telfair as he made that rare leap from high school all-star to NBA draft pick.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: V.A. Musetto
    50
    Fails to show indignation that rich white guys are trying to get even richer at the expense of a naive black kid from the ghetto.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. JosephR.
    10
    This movie really defines what faith, focus, and determination really represents.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. ChrisC.
    10
    it was the best basketball movie i have ever seen. Sebastion Telfair is my inspiration.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. DerekC.
    10
    Show the struggle of a talented baller trying to make pro's.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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