More Than a Game
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Follows a high-school basketball team in Akron, Ohio. Its core group of players are 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. In the end, one of the players goes on to become an NBA superstar. While still in high school, LeBron James was anointed by “Sports Illustrated” as “The Chosen One,” and scrutiny of the St. Vincent-St. Mary team increased exponentially. Here, we not only see what happened on the court but also what took place between friends in the locker room and outside the game.
Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1
MPAA rating : PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Product Dimensions : 0.53 x 5 x 7.81 inches; 2.4 ounces
Item model number : 6625715
Director : Kristopher Belman
Media Format : Multiple Formats, AC-3, Dolby, Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Closed-captioned, Widescreen
Run time : 1 hour and 40 minutes
Release date : February 2, 2010
Actors : Lebron James, Dru Joyce II, Romeo Travis, Sian Cotton, Willie McGee
Subtitles: : English, Spanish
Producers : Kristopher Belman, Kevin Mann, Harvey Mason, Jr, Matthew Perniciaro
Language : Unqualified
Studio : Lionsgate
ASIN : B002YMWQ2M
Writers : Brad Hogan, Kristopher Belman
Number of discs : 1
Angie B. –
Get ready for action … get ready for learning and building character!
I have to admit, I am not a big fan of basketball. BUT because of my son’s love of basketball, I brought this and a few other DVD’s which showcases his favorite NBA players. (Note: I am still learning the techniques of basketball.)The highlight and pivotal point of this film, “More Than A Game,” was when the team (St. Vincent-St. Mary) coach gave a serious speech to his young men and devout his faith in prayers (along with them) in a call to the Almighty Saviour. Both messages developed a strength of character to the young men whose lives are expectedly in a vacuum filled with wild excitements (promiscuity, alcohol and more). This to me was a turnaround for the young men. Although it was the coach’s last and final year to train them (in their last year of high school), Coach Dru Joyce and the team thought they would win the championship. They didn’t! BUT, because of their hardwork, faith, character (thanks to Coach Dru Joyce), friendship and love, these young men pulled it off and TODAY we still see the excitement some of them display. What an incredible film. I’m happy to have attain it as a gift; a gift my son will (and has said) will treasure forever. He’s inspired by this great documentary. Great work! Bravo to the executors for producing a fabulous history of the St. Vincent-St.Mary’s basketball team, “Irish”.
joe mama –
Lives Up to Its Title
I don’t care who you are, this is a great movie. It’s inspiring, it has real drama, and it’s all true. It’s nice to learn more about Lebron James, but this isn’t the Lebron James Story; it’s about friendship, family, faith, teamwork, and sacrifice. It’s about a group of inner city kids who play basketball, but it doesn’t rely on sex, drugs, gangs, murder, or even profanity. It’s just great storytelling, without embellishment or added “spice.”I coach tennis at an exclusive private school in California and I’m actually going to show this movie to my girls. Even though the settings are worlds apart, the movie’s message is universal and I know my players will love the story and they’ll learn from it. Meanwhile, More Than A Game has shown me how to be a better coach, and I’ll have an excuse to watch it again, too.The fact that director Kristopher Belman was a college student when he began the project makes it all the more remarkable.
E. Smit –
Inspirational
A great movie to watch with the whole family. My son picked it off the local video store shelf, just stumbled upon it while looking for something to watch. He is a big Cav’s and LeBron fan already, so he was happily surprised with his find. I am not a huge b-ball fan, at least not since I was a kid and followed the Buffalo Braves! Anyway, I was mesmerized. You couldn’t fabricate a better story. We were all on the edges of our seats, and it is a documentary! Just wish I hadn’t missed all this when it happened. Wow! What a fantastic, and inspirational tale. My boys have new heros, and they came from the hood in Akron! Thank you for making this film. Wonderful stuff. We are attending our first Cavs game on 4/6/10..better late than never!!
Helena R McMaster –
great watch
This DVD was a really nice watch all about the infamous LeBron James. My son just couldn’t wait to sit down and have me watch this story with him, then his dad, this each of his 2 brothers, then all of us as a family.
Amazon Customer –
How can you hate on Lebron after watching this documentary
How can you hate on Lebron after watching this documentary. Truly inspirational watching him with his 4 best friends become best team in the country. Amazing game footage…sick dunks…Playing in front of 20000 people when you’re 17….the poise of St. Vincent’s and the coach is remarkable. Lebron handled the pressure of the media from day 1.And now it comes full circle watching him bring the Cavs back against GSW.
JT –
Well worth the time
I heard about Lebron James while he was still in high school, but I didn’t realize how big of a star he was and more importantly the people, circumstances and events that contributed to his stardom. Very well done “documentary”, truly enjoyed it.
Judy Smith –
Inspirational video for young athletes
Loved this video and purchased it for my grandsons. It shows how hard LeBron worked and perserved to get to where he is today. Also the wonderful people who helped him along the way, coaches, and teachers. Also his love for his mother. She had problems as a single mother but they managed to make it out of poverty. Judy
bestillandknowGod –
Amazing true story
Amazing true story! I will keep this movie in my collection of “watch over and over again”! The coach made me cry with his ethics, faith, and beliefs!Friendship proves to be the catalyst to be great for one another. Just pure unconditional love for a game these guys love “Basketball”! Wow great story!
Client d’Amazon –
Super film / documentaire ! Pour un film tres documenté, pour un documentaire c est tellement bien amené qu on ce dit super film mais ca n en ai pas un officiellement ! Bref ! Gros point fort c est de voir un mec qui cartonne tjrs a l heure ou j écris le message ! Jordan je connais l arrivé nba , tres peu avant. Là c est comme filmé Jordan avant qu il le devienne, ses années basket collège, lycée ! Je conseille le dvd bien évidement !
cristiano ragab –
probabilmente non ho letto bene io, ma non va bene in italia. crea automaticamente un codice i errore appena si inseriscedà errore
M. Jahl –
Das ist wohl eine der besten Basketball Dokus, die ich kenne. Der Kauf der DVD war ein Wiederholungskauf, da wir sie schon vor Jahren hatten, aber wohl mal ausgeliehen haben und nie wieder zurück bekamen. Als Basketball Fan ist das eine sehr interessante Story, aber auch als Nichtanhänger der Sportart kann man viel daraus mitnehmen. Schöne Geschichte über die Freundschaft von 5 jungen Basketballspieler und deren Liebe zum Sport. Man sieht auch mal die andere Seite von Superstars und wo sie herkommen.
María g Vargas Sainz –
Super
Amazonfan –
Englisch mit deutschen Untertiteln. Sehr gut gemacht und extrem unterhaltsam. Neben LeBron James kommen auch die anderen Mitstreiter zu Wort und zu Ehren. Ein Film eher über den Sport und die freundschaft und weniger über james, was uns sehr gut gefiel. Dru Joyce Junior ein absolutes Highlight um zu sehen, dass aus diesem schmalen Kerlchen solch ein feiner Basketballer und Mensch geworden ist.