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Streetballers (2009)

R  -  Drama | Sport  -   21 August 2009 (USA)
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Streetballers is for basketball, what Field of Dreams was for baseball. Defining street basketball as America's new favorite pastime... See full summary »

Director:

Matt Krentz

Writer:

Matt Krentz
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jimmy McKinney ...
Jacob
Matt Krentz ...
John
Adrieanne Perez ...
Sarah
Eric Fletcher Eric Fletcher ...
Terry
Craig Thomas Craig Thomas ...
Damon
Patrick Rooney Patrick Rooney ...
Michael
Justin Tatum Justin Tatum ...
Dante
Caitlin Howley Caitlin Howley ...
Caiti
MaryBeth Scherr MaryBeth Scherr ...
Kat
Jordan Ward Jordan Ward ...
Ty
Peggy Neely-Harris Peggy Neely-Harris ...
Auntie Rose
Bryan Lane ...
Stepdad
Craig Hawksley Craig Hawksley ...
Mr. Henry
Ryan Johnson Ryan Johnson ...
Rufus
Tracy Taylor Tracy Taylor ...
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Storyline

Streetballers is for basketball, what Field of Dreams was for baseball. Defining street basketball as America's new favorite pastime, it is a story driven by passion, faith, and achieving goals. A story capturing the poetic nature of street basketball, highlighting the struggles endured on and off the court by the purest of athletes. Constantly searching for sanity in the midst of alcoholism, racism, and drugs, John Hogan and Jacob Whitmore, two junior college basketball players, find release and therapy while competing at one of the most competitive and poetic street courts in the U.S. Both men must spend an entire summer helping one another overcome their adversities. Their dedication and love for the game of basketball transcends from the playground courts into each of their dysfunctional households where the two boys play the constant role of the father figure. Pounding through life one day at a time... Written by MSK  

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Plot Keywords:

Basketball | Street | Junior College | Spiritual | Athlete  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language, sexuality, some drug use and violence See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Filming Locations:

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$11,581 (USA) (21 August 2009) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$29,165 (USA) (18 February 2010)
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Color:

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Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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