The American Game
Before "Hoop Dreams" was...
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.
- Year: 1979
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: World Northal Corporation
- Keyword: basketball
- Director: Jay Freund, David Wolf
- Cast: Nathaniel Bellamy Jr., Julius Erving, Gil Ferschtman, Stretch Graham, Jules Irving, David Tawil