Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story
“A Court Battle of Epic Proportions”
Synopsis
Narrated by Public Enemy's Chuck D, the documentary traverses Haywood's life from his humble beginnings in Mississippi raised by a single mother to his induction into the NBA Hall of Fame. Basketball provided him a way out and in foregoing college to play hoops, he irrevocably changed the rules of how the game was played from the very top echelons of the NBA. As a 20-year old former Olympian, Haywood sue the NBA for the right to turn pro without finishing college. The case went to the Supreme Court and in 1971, the Court's decided in favor of Haywood. Subsequently, the decision abolished the NBA's mandatory draft eligibility requirement of four years of college. The ruling paved the way for today's NBA's superstars like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Garnett to bypass college and play in NBA teams right out of high school.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Spirit
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Clemmons, Paul Ellison
- Original Title
- Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $35
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Spirit
Kim Clemmons, Paul Ellison
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Clemmons
Writer
Paul Ellison
Writer
Martin Spirit
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story
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What is Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story about?
Narrated by Public Enemy's Chuck D, the documentary traverses Haywood's life from his humble beginnings in Mississippi raised by a single mother to his induction into the NBA Hall of Fame. Basketball provided him a way out and in foregoing college to play hoops, he irrevocably changed the rules of how the game was played from the very top echelons of the NBA. As a 20-year old former Olympian, Haywood sue the NBA for the right to turn pro without finishing college. The case went to the Supreme Court and in 1971, the Court's decided in favor of Haywood. Subsequently, the decision abolished the NBA's mandatory draft eligibility requirement of four years of college. The ruling paved the way for today's NBA's superstars like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Garnett to bypass college and play in NBA teams right out of high school.
Who directed Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story?
Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story was directed by Martin Spirit.
Who stars in Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story?
The principal cast of Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story includes Spencer Haywood, Chuck D.
When was Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story released and how long is it?
Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story?
Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).