Sweetwater
“The man who changed the game.”
Synopsis
In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-17
Top Cast
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Everett Osborne
Nathaniel 'Sweetwater' Clifton
Cary Elwes
Ned Irish
Jeremy Piven
Joe Lapchick
Eric Roberts
Judd
Jim Caviezel
Sports Writer
Richard Dreyfuss
Maurice Podoloff
Kevin Pollak
Abe Saperstein
Mike Starr
Eddie Gottlieb
Jim Meskimen
Miles Slocum
Jason Sklar
Donnie Grossman
Emmaline
Jeanne Staples
Ashani Roberts
Sweetwater's Mother
Robert Ri'chard
Pop
Paul Hipp
Barker
Eric Etebari
Frank
Gary Clark Jr.
T-Bone
Ernest Harden Jr.
Coach Will Robinson
Wayne Federman
Referee Pete
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Guigui
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Guigui
- Original Score
- Martin Guigui, Jeff Cardoni
- Original Title
- Sweetwater
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Sunset Pictures, Reserve Entertainment, Astrablu Media, NBA Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Guigui
Martin Guigui
Martin Guigui, Jeff Cardoni
Massimo Zeri
Eric Potter
Tom Ortenberg, Craig Cheek, Dahlia Waingort, Scott Pomeroy, Josi W. Konski
Department Leadership Roster
Massimo Zeri
Director of Photography
Peewee Piemonte
Stunt Coordinator
Eric Potter
Editor
Martin Guigui
Director
Martin Guigui
Writer
Dahlia Waingort
Producer
Josi W. Konski
Producer
Tim Moore
Producer
Darren Moorman
Producer
Martin Guigui
Original Music Composer
Jeff Cardoni
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetwater
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweetwater about?
In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA.
Who directed Sweetwater?
Sweetwater was directed by Martin Guigui.
Who stars in Sweetwater?
The principal cast of Sweetwater includes Everett Osborne, Cary Elwes, Jeremy Piven, Eric Roberts, Jim Caviezel.
When was Sweetwater released and how long is it?
Sweetwater was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweetwater?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweetwater was composed by Martin Guigui, Jeff Cardoni.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sweetwater?
Sweetwater holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).