Sweetwater (2008) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Richard Dreyfuss and Henry Simmons star in writer/ director Martin Guigui's biographical take on the life and career of legendary basketball star Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton (Simmons), who became the first African-American player in NBA history when coach (and Harlem Globetrotters founder) Abe Saperstein (Dreyfuss) sold his contract to the New York Knicks in 1950. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Production Co.:
Hand Picked Films, Sunset Pictures
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
Basketball Players, Race Relations
Country of Origin:
USA (zz-zz-2009)
Language:
English
Status: