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Theatrical Release Date:
10/14/1994
DVD Release Date:
05/09/2000
Run Time:
171min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Fine Line
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for drug content and some strong language.
Genre(s):
Documentary
Plot: This documentary about the aspirations of high-school basketball players from inner city Chicago won awards from the Sundance film festival, the New York Film Critics Circle, and the Academy Award (Oscar) for best editing. Read More
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