
The American Game
1979-04-03 · 89 min · ★ 9.0
Documentary film contrasting the experiences of two high-school seniors, basketball players from remarkably different backgrounds. Brian Walker is taken from his close-knit Indiana family, living in a small town. In contrast, Stretch Graham has practically no family support, and looks to his Brooklyn team and his warm-hearted coach for support. Both are actively being recruited by colleges.
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- Directors
- David Wolf, Jay Freund
- Production companies
- World Northal Corporation
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- United States of America
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- Released
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