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An African American college basketball star becomes the head coach of a yeshiva's struggling basketball team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after a knee injury forces him to leave the game. Based on the true story of Lamont Carr.
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TV-G
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Trivia
The character Alex Schlotsky is based on Lamont Carr's former player Alex Barbag.
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Goofs
The movie is supposed to take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. However, in the scenes surrounding the playground where the boys practice, the CN Tower and Sky Dome, both located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, can be seen.
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Quotes
Rabbi Lewis:
When Judah was asked by his companions, "How can we, few as we are, fight back against so great of a multitude?" Judah replied, "It's not the size of our army, it is the strength of our faith."
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Soundtracks
"Monkey Thumbs"
Written by
Steve Bauman and Robert Willy Wood
Performed by Stretch Nickel
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This is a great story of following a dream when it seems impossible and of having faith and waiting for an answer from God.
It dealt with the story of Hanukkah in a very reverent and responsible way. Since I did not know the story very well, the movie actually inspired me to look it and read about it in the context of history.
The acting was believable, although it had the feel of a movie. The team started off too bad and finished up a little too well to be believed, but movies are supposed to be a little larger than life.
I'd like now to read the true story of Lamont Carr, the coach portrayed in the movie. I was surprised to see that it was based on a true story. I'd like to know how true it actually is.
I think it was two hours well spent. Nice job, Disney!