Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story
Synopsis
Introducing his never before seen 'leaping one-hander' to the masses on a national level, Kenny Sailors quickly grew to be a fan favorite while leading his Wyoming Cowboys to the Collegiate National Championship in Madison Square Garden in 1943. But after playing on several losing teams in an unstable, emerging league now known as the NBA, Kenny disappeared into the Alaskan wilderness only to be forgotten by the sport he helped pioneer. Now, nearly sixty years later, the multitude of people he has touched along the way have forced Kenny’s humble reemergence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
SXSW Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacob Hamilton
- Original Score
- Joshua Myers
- Original Title
- Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Unanimous Media, Utopia, NBA Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacob Hamilton
Joshua Myers
Jacob Hamilton
Grant Myers
Russell Wayne Groves, Andrew Shinjang Lee, Jacob Hamilton, Erick Peyton, Jeron Smith
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Jacob Hamilton
Director
Jacob Hamilton
Director of Photography
Russell Wayne Groves
Producer
Andrew Shinjang Lee
Producer
Jacob Hamilton
Producer
Erick Peyton
Producer
Jeron Smith
Producer
Grant Myers
Editor
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What is Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story about?
Introducing his never before seen 'leaping one-hander' to the masses on a national level, Kenny Sailors quickly grew to be a fan favorite while leading his Wyoming Cowboys to the Collegiate National Championship in Madison Square Garden in 1943. But after playing on several losing teams in an unstable, emerging league now known as the NBA, Kenny disappeared into the Alaskan wilderness only to be forgotten by the sport he helped pioneer. Now, nearly sixty years later, the multitude of people he has touched along the way have forced Kenny’s humble reemergence.
Who directed Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story?
Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story was directed by Jacob Hamilton.
Who stars in Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story?
The principal cast of Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story includes Kenny Sailors, Stephen Curry, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Durant, Jay Bilas.
When was Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story released and how long is it?
Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story was composed by Joshua Myers.