The Class That Saved Coach K
“Before he built the Duke dynasty, he had to build a team.”
Synopsis
The Class That Saved Coach K is a 90-minute documentary that tells the story of Duke Basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, and how his 1982 recruiting class overcame a bumpy start to change the narrative -- turning the Blue Devils around and setting its coach on an historic course.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Television premiere on ACC Network
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Hock
- Original Title
- The Class That Saved Coach K
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ESPN, ESPN Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Hock
Jay Bilas
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Hock
Director
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What is The Class That Saved Coach K about?
The Class That Saved Coach K is a 90-minute documentary that tells the story of Duke Basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, and how his 1982 recruiting class overcame a bumpy start to change the narrative -- turning the Blue Devils around and setting its coach on an historic course.
Who directed The Class That Saved Coach K?
The Class That Saved Coach K was directed by Jonathan Hock.
Who stars in The Class That Saved Coach K?
The principal cast of The Class That Saved Coach K includes Mike Krzyzewski, Mark Alarie, Jay Bilas, Johnny Dawkins, David Henderson.
When was The Class That Saved Coach K released and how long is it?
The Class That Saved Coach K was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.