“Enthralling! A quintessential American story of perseverance, the bonds of friendship
and the often-bumpy process of coming of age.” —USA Today
MORE THAN A GAME
Street Date: 2/2/10
Order Date: 1/6/10
DVD SRP: $27.98
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
More Than a Game documents the incredible true story of basketball superstarsLeBron James and the Akron Fab Fivefrom their humble beginnings to national acclaim. They may have been the best high school basketball team ever. NBA superstar LeBron James, along with boyhood friends Sian Cotton,Dru Joyce III and Willie McGee began a journey that would take them from their local hometown streets to the world stage. Joined by Romeo Travis in high school, the five fused their talents and, with the help of dedicated coachDru Joyce II, rewrote Ohio basketball history. More Than a Game chronicles the inspiring trials, tribulations and triumphs of five young men who became more than a team.
Critics have declared More Than a Game a slam dunk stating it“a moving tribute to enduring friendship” (USA Today), “a knockout of a sports documentary” (Los Angeles Times), “exhilarating” (Vibe.com), “fascinating” (Wall Street Journal) and “heartwarming and amazing…we recommend this movie to everyone” (Newsday). The DVD has a locker room full of exciting bonus materials including a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the documentary, a music featurette and a featurette that examines the psychology of team sports. Featuring music from Jay-Z, Kanye West, Eminem, T.I. and Lil’ Wayne, More Than a Gameis available on DVD and digital download onFebruary2, 2010for the suggested retail price of $27.98.
*DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
- “More Than a Film” featurette - Co-Writer/Producer/Director Kristopher Belman’s filmmaking journey
including interviews with Belman, producerHarvey Mason, Jr., Coach Dru Joyce II, LeBron James and other
players
- Winning Ways: A Look Inside Sports Psychology - A look into the psychology of team sports and how it
promotes character development, commitment, responsibility and life skills. Interviews include prominent
sports psychologists,the director, Coach Dru Joyce II and players
- “Behind the Music” featurette -Explore the making of the film's music with Producer and Composer Harvey
Mason, Jr
*Subject to change
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2009
Title Copyright:© 2009 St. V, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Theatrical Release
Rating: PG for brief mild language and incidental smoking
Genre:Sports Documentary
Closed Captioned:English Closed Captioned
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Format: Widescreen
Feature Running Time:100minutes
DVD Audio Status: 5.1and 2.0 Dolby Digital
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