1. Space Jam (1996)
Out of despair and confusion to win a basketball game. Looney Tunes enlisted the help of a renowned basketball champion, Michael Jordan to get their freedom.
2. Coach Carter (2005)
Based on true story. The story is about a dilapidated basketball club, not famous, and never win at all. Those children are very stubborn, and unruly. Many coaches give up on these kids. Until a fierce coach named Coach Ken Carter came to them. This coach is very disciplined, assertive, but actually kind. Coach Carter is who will not only change the basketball club, but also change the lives of those naughty kids.
3. The Basketball Diaries (1995)
Jim Carroll (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a high school teenager who dreams of becoming a famous basketball player. That's not surprising because Jim is very good at playing basketball and incorporated in an unbeatable team. But his dream is threatened when Jim is caught in the world of drugs. Her mother was drowned in deep sorrow for her son's behavior. Jim can not go home, he goes to the darkness of New York City, to steal, rob, and sell himself for the purchase of heroin. Taken from a true story.
4. Finding Forrester (2000)
Jamal Wallace is a genius boy in the field of basketball and writing. Because of his achievements, he gets the attention of a most prestigious school in New York. But the main reason why he was favored was because of his skills on the basketball court. Jamal began to pursue his dreams that are in the field and off the field. He also became acquainted with a teacher who would change his life and uncover Jamal's past and future.
5. Semi-Pro (2008)
It is about three men with their dreams. Jackie always dreamed of playing and joining the NBA. On the other hand, Monix is a point guard who is at the end of his career. There was also a man named Clarence "Coffee" Brown who dreamed of wanting to be the best player but never appreciated teamwork. These three people will be reunited and must play together to win an impossible game. Can they realize their dream ?
6. White Men Can not Jump (1992)
Billy and Sydney think they are the best basketball players in town, so when they join and play together, nothing can stop them, except themselves. The problem grew again when, Billy owed money and was chased by a group of gangsters. This black and white man must work together to win matches on the streets and matches in the tournament.
7. He Got Game (1998)
A high school kid dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. But his dreams were distracted and shadowed by his dad being in prison. The father tried to convince his son to go to college and his father could be relieved of punishment.
8. Glory Road (2006)
Based on true story. In 1965, high school women's basketball coach Don Haskins was invited by Texas Western Miners to become their coach. Despite the lack of money, Haskins accepted the opportunity and decided to move with his wife and children to a college dormitory. Haskins recruited seven talented black players who were denied to play with five Caucasian players. He formed the legendary team that won the 1966 national championship against a strong Kentucky team.
9. Hoop Dreams (1994)
This one is a documentary movie about two young people dreaming of becoming a professional basketball player. They started the dream by getting a scholarship for college, in order to play in the NBA. The film will tell about their four years of schooling and the ins and outs of their basketball game. It is also a challenge to achieve good academic grades. Although filled with various economic problems, and other problems, but their dreams continue.
10. Love & Basketball (2000)
They are Monica and Quincy who love to play basketball since childhood. This film will tell you about their relationship from a little kid to high school, and continues until they successfully play in USC. Their love adventure also faces many challenges where they have to pursue a professional career in basketball.
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