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New York in the 50's

MPAA 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.

GENRE(S):	Documentary
WRITTEN BY:	Betsy Blankenbaker
DIRECTED BY:	Betsy Blankenbaker
RELEASE DATE:	DVD: June 26, 2007 Theatrical: April 27, 2007
RUNNING TIME:	90 minutes, B/W / Color
ORIGIN:	USA

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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.

Los Angeles Times Sam Adams

The outline of a great story, but it never fills in the gaps.

TV Guide Ken Fox

Heartfelt but only intermittently interesting documentary.

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.

Chicago Tribune Michael Phillips

Routine cinema but rich history.

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.

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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