The American Game
1979
Documentary
Overview
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.
Cast
Nathaniel Bellamy Jr.
Basketball player
Julius Erving
Gil Ferschtman
Stretch Graham
Jules Irving
David Tawil
Brian Walker
Directors
Jay Freund
David Wolf
