Rock the Paint
“Basketball. Life. You gotta own it!”
Synopsis
A coming-of-age story ignites when teenager Josh Sendler has to pack up his hoop dreams and move from the lush cornfields of Indiana to the harsh inner-city playgrounds of Newark, N.J.. He meets and befriends basketball phenom, Antwon Jackson, on the local court and together they make a run for the high school state championship. Their friendship is tested along the way and ultimately must prove itself in the face of the explosive n-word.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Bertelsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Dallas Brennan Rexer
- Original Title
- Rock the Paint
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Indalo Productions, Kipany Productions, Rock the Paint Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Bertelsen
Dallas Brennan Rexer
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Bertelsen
Director
Dallas Brennan Rexer
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rock the Paint.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock the Paint
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rock the Paint about?
A coming-of-age story ignites when teenager Josh Sendler has to pack up his hoop dreams and move from the lush cornfields of Indiana to the harsh inner-city playgrounds of Newark, N.J.. He meets and befriends basketball phenom, Antwon Jackson, on the local court and together they make a run for the high school state championship. Their friendship is tested along the way and ultimately must prove itself in the face of the explosive n-word.
Who directed Rock the Paint?
Rock the Paint was directed by Phil Bertelsen.
Who stars in Rock the Paint?
The principal cast of Rock the Paint includes Jas Anderson, Tom Brennan, Kim Brockington, John Doman, Jayme Lynn Evans.
When was Rock the Paint released and how long is it?
Rock the Paint was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rock the Paint?
Rock the Paint holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).