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The American Game

"Before "Hoop Dreams" was..."

Documentary film contrasting the experiences of two high-school seniors, basketball players from remarkably different backgrounds. Brian Walker is taken from his close-knit Indiana family, living in a small town. In contrast, Stretch Graham has practically no family support, and looks to his Brooklyn team and his warm-hearted coach for support. Both are actively being recruited by colleges.

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  • Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.

    Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.

    Basketball player

  • Julius Erving

    Julius Erving

  • Gil Ferschtman

    Gil Ferschtman

  • Stretch Graham

    Stretch Graham

  • Jules Irving

    Jules Irving

  • David Tawil

    David Tawil

  • Brian Walker

    Brian Walker

Overview

Documentary film contrasting the experiences of two high-school seniors, basketball players from remarkably different backgrounds. Brian Walker is taken from his close-knit Indiana family, living in a small town. In contrast, Stretch Graham has practically no family support, and looks to his Brooklyn team and his warm-hearted coach for support. Both are actively being recruited by colleges.

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