Going Big
“The only thing unbreakable was his spirit.”
Synopsis
Sam Bowie had a productive basketball career at Kentucky and in the NBA but was plagued by leg injuries and lofty expectations (he was drafted one spot ahead of Michael Jordan). Still, he never let his run of bad fortune deflate his spirit, eventually finding success and happiness as a horse owner in Lexington, Kentucky.
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ESPN Films SEC Storied Going Big- The Freshman
Type: Clip • Published 2012-12-19
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Fish, Tom Friend
- Original Title
- Going Big
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- ESPN, SEC Network Films, ESPN Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Fish, Tom Friend
Michael Bollacke
Tim Mullen
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Fish
Director
Tom Friend
Director
Tim Mullen
Editor
Michael Bollacke
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What is Going Big about?
Sam Bowie had a productive basketball career at Kentucky and in the NBA but was plagued by leg injuries and lofty expectations (he was drafted one spot ahead of Michael Jordan). Still, he never let his run of bad fortune deflate his spirit, eventually finding success and happiness as a horse owner in Lexington, Kentucky.
Who directed Going Big?
Going Big was directed by Jon Fish, Tom Friend.
Who stars in Going Big?
The principal cast of Going Big includes Sam Bowie, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, John Thompson.
When was Going Big released and how long is it?
Going Big was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 51m.