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Format: Blu-Ray DVD
Manufacturer: Oscilloscope Pictures
Buy.com Sku: 209056200
UPC: 896602002043
UPC 14: 00896602002043
Category Keywords: Basketball Stars Documentary High School Students New York City Theatrical Release
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| On the corner of 155th and Frederick Douglas Boulevard in Harlem lies RuckerPark. By appearances, the concrete pavement, anchored on one side by its run down slab bleachers, is no different than any other basketball court in the city, but this is the place where nicknames are indelibly branded, and legends are born. On September 1, 2006, the top 24 high school basketball players in the nation stepped out on this court that once saw the likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Dr. J to compete in the first annual ?Elite 24? all-star game. Gunnin' for that #1 Spot follows eight of these players as they prepare to showcase their skills at the most legendary playground in the world. Directed by Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, the documentary trails these players on the fast track to the NBA, as they are being groomed to be in the spotlight of a multi-million dollar game. Combining Yauch?s unique directing style with raw hip hop music, Gunnin' highlights these soon to be NBA All Stars. Featured Players from the film are now NBA Stars: Michael Beasley, Brandon Jennings and Tyreke Evans and current stars in the NCAA: Duke Star, Kyle Singler and University of Cincinnati standout Lance Stephenson. Run Time 97 Min |
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Editor's Note
Boasting a hip-hop aesthetic and a devotion to music ranging from the 1970s to the new millennium, GUNNIN' FOR THAT #1 SPOT reveals its director's roots as a member of the Beastie Boys. Adam Yauch (AWESOME! I... SHOT THAT), the creative force behind many of the rap trio's videos, turns his attention to a basketball game in his native New York. The historic event was 2006's "Elite 24" match-up, an all-star game that drew the country's top high school talent to its most famous outdoor court, Harlem's Rucker Park. Ranging in age from 15 to 18, these players come from all over the country to demonstrate their skill. GUNNIN' FOR THAT #1 SPOT spends the first two-thirds of its running time as an energetic warm-up, introducing the gifted and hardworking players and their backgrounds. The film concludes with the actual game, which is full of enough dunks and jaw-dropping moves to impress even the most seasoned basketball fan.While most sports films focus on underdogs, GUNNIN' FOR THAT # 1 SPOT centers on eight players who are almost assured of places in history. In fact, several of the players were picked in the 2008 NBA draft, and it's not hard to see why after watching this documentary. During several especially impressive plays, Yauch slows the camera down so the audience can see every movement. His work with music videos shows in this film's style, and GUNNIN' FOR THAT #1 SPOT has a stellar soundtrack that is exactly as good as one expects from Yauch. Funk from the 1970s, old-school rap from the '90s, and even the genre-bending sounds of M.I.A. are perfect background music for the physical feats that Yauch was able to capture.
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Studio: Oscilloscope Pictures |
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Release Date: 11/18/2008 |
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Running Time: 97 minutes |
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Original Release Date: 2008 |
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Catalog ID: OSCOPE-4 |
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UPC: 00896602002043 |
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Number of Discs: 1 |
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Video: Color |
Cast & Crew
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M.C.A. - Director of Photography |
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Fat Joe - Music Performer |
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Ludacris - Music Performer |
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M.I.A. - Music Performer |
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Jay-Z - Music Performer |
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Jon Doran - Producer |
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The Game - Music Performer |
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Nas - Music Performer |
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M.C.A. - Producer |
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Bobbito Garcia - Featured |
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Kool & the Gang - Music Performer(s) |
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Beastie Boys - Music Performer(s) |
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M.C.A. - Director |
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