More Than a Game

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

Director Kristopher Belman examines the way that bonds are formed and tested with this profile of four high school basketball players who formed a remarkable chemistry over the years, eventually going on to play for St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron, OH -- with one of them realizing their common dream of becoming an NBA superstar. LeBron James was still in high school when Sports Illustrated dubbed him "The Chosen One" and all-eyes turned toward the St. Mary-St. Vincent team. But while most cameras focused on the court, only Belman managed to capture the remarkably personal exchanges that occurred in the locker room as the team prepared for their games and celebrated their victories. And while James may have been the breakout star of the group, Belman still takes the time to offer detailed profiles of diminutive shot-sinker Little Dru, stocky Sian, and wise-beyond-his-years Willie -- the other players who formed the so-called "Fab Four." The subsequent addition of Romeo Travis necessitated the expansion of their nickname to the "Fab Five." As the adversity rises and James enters into his senior year, he faces the resentment of outsiders who would attempt to capitalize on his talent, and endures pressures that most teenagers will never know. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

DVD FEATURES:

• Region: 1
• Number of Discs: 1
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 (Alternate Wide Screen)
• Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo
• Screen: Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
• Features:
  • "More Than A Film" Featurette - Director Kris Belman's Filmmaking Journey from Concept to Completion
  • "Winning Ways" Featurette - Interviews Include Prominent Sports Psychologists, the Director, Coach Dru Joyce ll and Players
  • "Behind the Music" Featurette - Explore the Making of the Film's Music with Producer and Composer Harvey Mason, Jr.
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AWARDS

• Independent Spirit Awards

•     Nominated Best Documentary - 2009

• Silverdocs Film Festival

•     Film Presented - 2009

• Toronto International Film Festival

•     Film Presented - 2008

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Cast:

  
       LeBron James
       Dru Joyce III
       Sian Cotton
       Dru Joyce II
       Willie McGee
       Romeo Travis

• Director:

  Kristopher Belman

• Producer:

  Matthew Perniciaro, Harvey Mason, Jr., Kevin Mann, Kristopher Belman

• Screenwriter:

  Kristopher Belman, Brad Hogan

• Cinematographer:

  Kristopher Belman

• Composer (Music Score):

  Harvey Mason, Jr.

• Editor:

  V. Scott Balcerek

• Co-producer:

  Stephanie DeNatale, Brian Joe, Stephanie DiNaTale

• Associate Producer:

  V. Scott Balcerek

• Executive Producer:

  Jimmy Iovine, LeBron James, Harvey Mason, Jr., Maverick Carter

• Sound/Sound Designer:

  Scott A. Hecker