Streetballers (2009)

Defining street basketball as Americas new favorite pastime it is a story driven by passion faith and achieving goals A story capturing the poetic nature of street basketball highlighting the struggles endured on and off the court by the purest of athletes Constantly searching for sanity in the midst of alcoholism racism and drugs John Hogan and Jacob Whitmore two junior college basketball players find release and therapy while competing at one of the most competitive and poetic street courts in the US Both men must spend an entire summer helping one another overcome their adversities Their dedication and love for the game of basketball transcends from the playground courts into each of their dysfunctional households where the two boys play the constant role of the father figure Together the two boys paint a sad and delightful portrait with their innocence concerns and faith in the unknown