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As a crowd holds their breath during a championship game, a basketball sensation falls dead. His death effectively ends the career of college basketball coaching legend, Phil Nevers. Two years later, the coach is looking to recover his career and reputati… View More
Genres Drama
Director Shane Dean
Starring Tom Sizemore, Clifton Powell, Rus Blackwell, Tyler Henderson View More
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Movie Summary

As a crowd holds their breath during a championship game, a basketball sensation falls dead. His death effectively ends the career of college basketball coaching legend, Phil Nevers. Two years later, the coach is looking to recover his career and reputation at the beleaguered Mt Christopher University. But will tensions and severe racial restraints hold back a man's attempt to resurrect his life and career as he tries to lead and inspire his team to victory?
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Movie Details

Genres Drama
Director Shane Dean
Starring Tom Sizemore, Clifton Powell, Rus Blackwell, Tyler Henderson, Chris Shields
Studio Name Maverick Entertainment Group
Release Date 2012
VUDU Release Date 03/19/2013
Rating Not Rated About Ratings
Running Time 88 minutes
Language English
Audio Tracks SD/Enhanced Widescreen, Dolby Digital

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