Title:
Sweetwater : the man who changed the game / Briarcliff Entertainment presents a Reserve Entertainment production ; producer, Josi W. Konski, Tim Moore, Dahlia Waingort Guiguii, Darren Moorman ; written and directed by Martin Guigui.
Publication Information:
[United States] : Briarcliff Entertainment, [2023]
©2023
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2023.
DVD; region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.39:1) aspect ratio, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (English), dual layer, NTSC.
Summary:
"Inspired by true events, witness the extraordinary journey of Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton, who made history as the first Black player to sign an NBA contract. At a time when segregation divided sports, New York Knicks coach Joe Lapchick and team executive Ned Irish see the future of basketball in Sweetwater's dazzling and unorthodox displays of entertaining athleticism. Together, they challenge convention and break through barriers that would change the game forever." -- Container.
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Electronic Access:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2365971/
Language Note:
In English dialogue; with optional French or Spanish subtitles. English subtitles (SDH) available for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Audience:
MPA rating: PG-13, for some racial slurs, violence and smoking.
Performer:
Everett Osborne, Cary Elwes, Jeremy Piven, Richard Dreyfuss, Kevin Pollak, Eric Roberts.
Production Credits:
Edited by Eric Potter; director of photography Massimo Zeri; music by Jeff Cardoni, Martin Guichi.
Accessibility Note:
English subtitles (SDH) available for the deaf and hard of hearing.
OCLC Number:
on1380360338
Availability:
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