The Day Sports Stood Still
“When every game stopped and every life changed.”
Synopsis
The story of the unprecedented sports shutdown in March of 2020 and the remarkable turn of events that followed. This sports documentary is a chronicle of the abrupt stoppage, athletes’ prominent role in the cultural reckoning on racial injustices that escalated during the pandemic, and the complex return to competition in the summer and fall.
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The Day Sports Stood Still | HBO documentary | Trailer | First on ShowmaxOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-03
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Chris Paul
Self
Natasha Cloud
Self
Mookie Betts
Self
Malika Andrews
Self
Charles Barkley
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Kobe Bryant
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Shaquille O'Neal
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Karl-Anthony Towns
Self
Adam Silver
Self
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
Self
Danilo Gallinari
Self
Laurie Hernandez
Self
Daryl Homer
Self
Donovan Mitchell
Self
Mark Cuban
Self
Marten de Roon
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Leckart
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- The Day Sports Stood Still
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Waffle Iron Entertainment, Fuqua Films, Imagine Documentaries, Ohh Dip!!! Productions, HBO Sports, Nike, Hill District Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antoine Fuqua
Steven Leckart
Marcelo Zarvos
Maz Makhani
Jake Pushinsky
Brian Grazer, Antoine Fuqua, Justin Wilkes, Rolake Bamgbose, Ron Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Antoine Fuqua
Director
Brian Grazer
Producer
Steven Leckart
Writer
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Maz Makhani
Director of Photography
Jake Pushinsky
Editor
Antoine Fuqua
Producer
Justin Wilkes
Producer
Rolake Bamgbose
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day Sports Stood Still
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What is The Day Sports Stood Still about?
The story of the unprecedented sports shutdown in March of 2020 and the remarkable turn of events that followed. This sports documentary is a chronicle of the abrupt stoppage, athletes’ prominent role in the cultural reckoning on racial injustices that escalated during the pandemic, and the complex return to competition in the summer and fall.
Who directed The Day Sports Stood Still?
The Day Sports Stood Still was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Who stars in The Day Sports Stood Still?
The principal cast of The Day Sports Stood Still includes Chris Paul, Natasha Cloud, Mookie Betts, Malika Andrews, Charles Barkley.
When was The Day Sports Stood Still released and how long is it?
The Day Sports Stood Still was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Day Sports Stood Still?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day Sports Stood Still was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.