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Something to Cheer About

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Movie Info
Genre(s): Documentary
Written by: Betsy Blankenbaker
Directed by: Betsy Blankenbaker
Release Date:
Theatrical: April 27, 2007
DVD: June 26, 2007
Running Time: 90 minutes, B/W / Color
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: Not Rated
Starring Hallie Bryant, Ray Crowe, Willie Merriweather, and Oscar Robertson
This documentary profiles the legendary Crispus Attucks Tigers with first hand accounts from players, coaches, and community members.
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FILM: New York in the 50's
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The Hollywood Reporter Frank Scheck
The film, which thankfully doesn't wear out its welcome with a scant running time of 64 minutes, is fairly prosaic stylistically. But the admittedly rough-hewn footage of the games is thrilling, and the pride and self-respect instilled in the players by their success is still evident today.
Read Full Review >Los Angeles Times Sam Adams
The outline of a great story, but it never fills in the gaps.
Read Full Review >Village Voice Robert Wilonsky
Betsy Blankenbaker's doc doesn't possess the kinetic charge of the tale itself; it's too reliant on talking heads and faded photos. Cheer feels amateurish for a generation raised on sports films. Shoulda been a slam-dunk too.
Read Full Review >Washington Post Stephen Hunter
This is a modest documentary, actually made in 2002 but only now gaining national release, which celebrates Attucks and that particular team, but most important Coach Crowe, by all accounts a remarkable man.
Read Full Review >Chicago Reader J.R. Jones
A dearth of game footage and a wealth of inspirational platitudes contribute to the sense of a powerful tale having already faded into yellowed newspaper clippings.
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