Documentary
Maya Moore was one of the best women’s basketball players in the world when she stepped away from the sport in 2019 for a remarkable reason: to fight for a man she believed was wrongly imprisoned. “Breakaway” chronicles a search for justice, and a relationship that changed the lives of two people forever.
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Black Magic
The King of South Beach
Hoop Dreams
Through the Fire
Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
Touched by Gold: '72 Lakers
Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown Story
The Grizzlie Truth
Pat XO
Stand
The Redeem Team
Hoop Cities - NBA Feature Documentary
The Queen of Basketball
Bad Boys
Silenced: A Stephen Curry Film
Kornél on Tour
Sue Bird: In the Clutch
The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker
Kobe Doin' Work
When the Garden Was Eden
SIMILAR MOVIES
Black Magic
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2008
Examines Civil Rights-era America through the prism of basketball at historically black colleges and universities.The King of South Beach
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2022
"The King of South Beach" is a documentary evaluating LeBron James' time as a member of the Miami Heat - his controversial announcement, his title wins, and his ultimate departure.Hoop Dreams
IMDB 7.6 | Sep , 1994
Every school day, African-American teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee travel 90 minutes each way from inner-city Chicago to St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, a predominately white suburban school well-known for the excellence of its basketball program. Gates and Agee dream of NBA stardom, and with the support of their close-knit families, they battle the social and physical obstacles that stand in their way. This acclaimed documentary was shot over the course of five years.Through the Fire
IMDB 6.9 | Jan , 2005
"Through the Fire" chronicles the journey of Coney Island basketball star, Sebastian Telfair, from famed Lincoln High School straight to the NBA.Ready or Not: The 96 NBA Draft
IMDB 7.5 | Apr , 2021
A deep dive into the iconic players, stories, trades, and legacy of the iconic 1996 NBA draft, which transformed the way basketball was played and the culture of the league; interviews with former NBA players, coaches and executives.Touched by Gold: '72 Lakers
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2012
Many consider the 1971-72 World Champion Los Angeles Lakers one of the greatest teams in the history of the NBA. But despite a remarkable run to the title that included a record 33-game winning streak, this group was the unlikeliest of champions.Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown Story
IMDB 2 | May , 2012
Born on Halloween, 1935, Dale Brown's fight for justice began the day his father walked out - two days before he was born. About how an overachiever from tiny Minot, North Dakota relentlessly fought his way to the top.The Grizzlie Truth
IMDB 6.2 | Oct , 2022
To die-hard fans of NBA franchise, the Vancouver Grizzlies, like filmmaker Kat Jayme, the team’s abrupt move to Memphis in 2001 is much more than a sore spot, it’s an unsolved mystery and possibly a criminal conspiracy. What begins as a superfan’s investigation into her hometown team’s disappearance, becomes a love letter to the worst professional sports franchise in history, and an exploration of the deep roots of fandom.Pat XO
IMDB 8 | Jul , 2013
This documentary profiles the life and career of Pat Summitt, the NCAA's winningest basketball coach, who resigned from her post at the University of Tennessee in 2012 due to early-onset Alzheimer's disease.Stand
IMDB 5.7 | Feb , 2023
Raw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson, he overcame tremendous adversity to reach the NBA and found his true calling when he converted to Islam. His decision not to stand for the national anthem, however, turned him from prodigy to pariah. Told candidly by Abdul-Rauf himself more than 20 years later it’s the remarkable story of one man who kept the faith and paved the way for a social justice movement.The Redeem Team
IMDB 7.4 | Oct , 2022
Using unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, The Redeem Team tells the story of the US Olympic Men's Basketball Team’s quest for gold at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing following the previous team’s shocking performance four years earlier in Athens.Hoop Cities - NBA Feature Documentary
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2023
An 8-part, in-language docuseries that explores the local culture, history and basketball communities surrounding the game throughout Belgrade (Serbia), Bologna (Italy), Cologne & Leverkusen (Germany), Istanbul (Turkey), Kaunas (Lithuania), Paris (France), Seville (Spain) and Thessaloniki (Greece).The Queen of Basketball
IMDB 7.1 | Jun , 2021
Part of the Almost Famous series. She was arguably the greatest women's basketball player. She won three national trophies; she played in the ’76 Olympics; she was drafted to the NBA. But have you ever heard of Lucy Harris?Bad Boys
IMDB 7.6 | Apr , 2014
The Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s and early '90s seemed willing to do anything to win. That characteristic made them loved — and hated. It earned them the title: Bad Boys.Silenced: A Stephen Curry Film
IMDB 0 | Jul , 2022
From season ending injuries to a last place finish, it seemed like the Golden State Warriors were far from the dynasty that had taken the NBA by storm for the early part of a decade. As the rest of the basketball world moved on to the next contender, Stephen Curry and the rest of the Warriors continued working, just waiting for the opportunity to once again have their core healthy and sharing the court together again. This is the story of how Stephen Curry would once and for all cement himself as one of the NBA's all-time greats, with a memorable Finals MVP performance that earned him his fourth ring.Kornél on Tour
IMDB 7 | Jun , 2017
The story of the first Hungarian NBA player.Sue Bird: In the Clutch
IMDB 9 | Jan , 2024
In her 21-year professional career, WNBA basketball legend Sue Bird has won five Olympic gold medals and become the most successful point guard to ever play the game. Alongside her fiancée, U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe, Sue confronts her next challenge: retiring from the only life she’s ever known.The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker
IMDB 10 | Aug , 2003
If you’re a fan of basketball, or if you’re from New York City, you have heard about Rucker Park, the legendary sports center in Harlem. Stephon Marbury, Ron Artest, Jermaine O’Neal, Lamar Odom, Steve Francis, Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter, Kevin Durant, Jamal Crawford, and plenty of other NBA superstars have all laced their sneakers against equally respected street ballers to put on a showcase for the fans. This documentary covers the scheduled 2003 title match between Fat Joe’s team, Terror Squad, and Jay-Z’s team, Team S.Dot Carter. Things fell apart and the match never materialized. The basketball world was left utterly disappointed, however, the hype alone was substantial enough to never be forgotten.Kobe Doin' Work
IMDB 6.5 | May , 2009
A documentary following Kobe Bryant during one day of the 2008 NBA playoffs.When the Garden Was Eden
IMDB 7 | Oct , 2014
This nostalgic sports documentary captures the New York Knicks at the height of their golden era during the 1970s, revealing in the process a singularly gifted and inspired team revered by its fans.