Morningside 5
Synopsis
In 1992, a young filmmaker named Mike Tollin chronicled one season in the lives of the Morningside High basketball team in Inglewood, California. They were the defending state champions, and all five starters were returning for their senior year. They seemed a shoo-in to win a second straight state title, and the five guys all thought they were on a path to become “the next Jordan.” However, the season didn’t go quite as planned. But the film, produced with Brian Robbins, was an award-winner and a hit on the film festival circuit. Tollin would go on to direct and produce feature films (Varsity Blues, Radio, Coach Carter) and popular TV series such as Smallville, One Tree Hill and Arli$$. He never forgot, though, the magic of the Morningside 5 In fact, he returned a decade later to see how they were doing and made a follow-up film on their various exploits.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Tollin
- Original Score
- Jared Forman
- Original Title
- Morningside 5
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- ESPN Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Tollin
Jared Forman
Department Leadership Roster
Jared Forman
Original Music Composer
Michael Tollin
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Morningside 5.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morningside 5
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Morningside 5 about?
In 1992, a young filmmaker named Mike Tollin chronicled one season in the lives of the Morningside High basketball team in Inglewood, California. They were the defending state champions, and all five starters were returning for their senior year. They seemed a shoo-in to win a second straight state title, and the five guys all thought they were on a path to become “the next Jordan.” However, the season didn’t go quite as planned. But the film, produced with Brian Robbins, was an award-winner and a hit on the film festival circuit. Tollin would go on to direct and produce feature films (Varsity Blues, Radio, Coach Carter) and popular TV series such as Smallville, One Tree Hill and Arli$$. He never forgot, though, the magic of the Morningside 5 In fact, he returned a decade later to see how they were doing and made a follow-up film on their various exploits.
Who directed Morningside 5?
Morningside 5 was directed by Michael Tollin.
Who stars in Morningside 5?
The principal cast of Morningside 5 includes Not specified.
When was Morningside 5 released and how long is it?
Morningside 5 was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Morningside 5?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Morningside 5 was composed by Jared Forman.