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The American Game

  • April 1979
  • 1hr

    29mins

  • Documentary
  • Directed by

    David Wolf,

    Jay Freund,

    Starring

    Julius Erving,

    Gil Ferschtman,

    Stretch Graham,

    David Tawil

    ...

    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.