Basketball Man
Synopsis
Basketball legends including Michael Jordan, Steve Nash, Red Auerbach and John Wooden tell the amazing life story of Dr. James Naismith, the man who invented the game and inspired generations of players to reach for the rim. The athletes share their perspectives on the game and explain how Naismith developed the basic rules of the sport in just two weeks in 1891. Historical clips also feature the first-ever b-ball instructional film, from 1927.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Kearns
- Original Score
- Brett Hudson
- Original Title
- Basketball Man
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Kearns
Brett Hudson
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Kearns
Director
Brett Hudson
Original Music Composer
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What is Basketball Man about?
Basketball legends including Michael Jordan, Steve Nash, Red Auerbach and John Wooden tell the amazing life story of Dr. James Naismith, the man who invented the game and inspired generations of players to reach for the rim. The athletes share their perspectives on the game and explain how Naismith developed the basic rules of the sport in just two weeks in 1891. Historical clips also feature the first-ever b-ball instructional film, from 1927.
Who directed Basketball Man?
Basketball Man was directed by Burt Kearns.
Who stars in Basketball Man?
The principal cast of Basketball Man includes Carmelo Anthony, Red Auerbach, Rick Barry, Jerry Colangelo, Bob Cousy.
When was Basketball Man released and how long is it?
Basketball Man was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Basketball Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Basketball Man was composed by Brett Hudson.