LeBron dunks his way to the big screen
The new poster for the LeBron James movie “More Than a Game” has been released, along with some new stills! Make sure to keep checking in on our More Than a Game sitelet for more content and updates for this upcoming movie!
Five talented young basketball players from Akron, Ohio star in this remarkable true-life coming of age story about friendship and loyalty in the face of great adversity. Coached by a charismatic but inexperienced player’s father, and led by future NBA superstar LeBron James, the “Fab Five’s” improbable seven-year journey leads them from a decrepit inner-city gym to the doorstep of a national high school championship. Along the way, the close-knit team is repeatedly tested—both on and off the court—as James’ exploding worldwide celebrity threatens to destroy everything they’ve set out to achieve together. More Than A Game combines a series of unforgettable one-on-one interviews with rare news footage, never-before-seen home videos, and personal family photographs to bring this heart-wrenching and wholly American story to life.
Lebron also made an appearance at TIFF08, here is what they had to say:
“Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Several years ago, first-time director Kristopher Belman decided to follow a high-school basketball team in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. Its core group of players were four African-American youth from varying backgrounds, playing for the elite, predominantly white school St. Vincent-St. Mary. The boys had played together with the same coach since they were in grade school, developing an unusual chemistry. Hollywood should be so lucky to find such a script about family, redemption and what it takes to win. And as if that was not enough, one of the players went on to become an NBA superstar.
While LeBron James was still in high school, Sports Illustrated anointed him “The Chosen One,” and scrutiny of the St. Vincent-St. Mary team increased exponentially. But only Belman’s cameras were able to capture what took place between friends in the locker room and outside the game.
More Than a Game shows how bonds are formed and tested. Belman makes each player as distinct and significant as the celebrity-to-be who plays among them. Coach Dru did a stint in the corporate world before finding meaning mentoring youths and shaping them into a remarkable team. His son, Little Dru, overcame the limitations of his short stature to become an accomplished player. Rounding out the “Fab Four” are Sian, a stocky athlete who also played football; and Willie, whose harsh life experiences have forced him to grow up fast. They became the “Fab Five” with the addition of Romeo Travis, who joined the clique later and had to prove himself.
And, of course, there was James.
What the media builds up, it also likes to tear down, and during James’s senior year, he attracted intense negative attention over speculation that he planned to turn professional. Raised by a single mother in desperate straits, he was nevertheless deeply resented by outsiders for aspiring to capitalize on his talent.
As the adversities mount, the team endures pressures that most teenagers will never face. In the words of Coach Dru, “You just don’t know what life has in store for you.”
So make sure to check out the More Than a Game sitelet for more updates as they come in!
Loading ...