Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters
“A celebratory look at basketball in Africa, and how the philosophy of Ubuntu helped shape the Boston Celtics' 2008 championship season.”
Synopsis
HOOPS AFRICA: UBUNTU MATTERS is a collection of stories that celebrates the past, present, and future of basketball in Africa, spotlighting the sport's impact on society and its development on the continent. From the dreams of a young Zimbabwean player to honoring the NBA legends who paved the way before him, this film journeys through the growth of the game in Africa. Centering on basketball nonprofit Hoops 4 Hope in South Africa and Zimbabwe, this documentary uncovers the role the African philosophy of Ubuntu played in the Boston Celtics' 2008 NBA Championship season and also documents the historic 2015 NBA Africa Game. Featuring Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo, Adam Silver, Luol Deng, Luc Mbah a Moute, Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, and many more NBA greats, this documentary shows us all why #UbuntuMatters.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
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- Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
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What is Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters about?
HOOPS AFRICA: UBUNTU MATTERS is a collection of stories that celebrates the past, present, and future of basketball in Africa, spotlighting the sport's impact on society and its development on the continent. From the dreams of a young Zimbabwean player to honoring the NBA legends who paved the way before him, this film journeys through the growth of the game in Africa. Centering on basketball nonprofit Hoops 4 Hope in South Africa and Zimbabwe, this documentary uncovers the role the African philosophy of Ubuntu played in the Boston Celtics' 2008 NBA Championship season and also documents the historic 2015 NBA Africa Game. Featuring Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo, Adam Silver, Luol Deng, Luc Mbah a Moute, Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, and many more NBA greats, this documentary shows us all why #UbuntuMatters.
Who directed Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters?
Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters?
The principal cast of Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters includes Dikembe Mutombo, Hakeem Olajuwon, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Serge Ibaka.
When was Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters released and how long is it?
Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 47m.