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SkyWalker: The David Thompson Story (2004) (TV)

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Overview

Director:
Rick Clemens
Writers:
Rick Clemens (writer)
Rob Goldman (writer)
Release Date:
17 March 2004 (USA) more
Plot:
Following the life and career of basketball hall of famer David Thompson full summary | add synopsis
User Comments:
If You Love Basketball, You'll Love This Film more

Cast

 (Credited cast)

Michael Jordan ... Himself
Bill Walton ... Himself
Julius Erving ... Himself
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
David Thompson ... Himself
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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:46 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Filming Locations:
Denver, Colorado, USA more
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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
If You Love Basketball, You'll Love This Film, 4 January 2006
9/10
Author: rosalindb-1 from United States

Thompson's accomplishments on the court, and his contributions to present-day professional basketball deserves a film of this level and merit. The documentary covers the ascent of Thompson from revered high-school player, to accomplished North Carolina State University star (perhaps the best player to play college ball), and eventually to his legacy as one of the NBA/ABA's greatest athletes.

The film does a great job of highlighting Thompson's career (college and pro) without the usual melodrama-sensationalism that many biographical sport documentaries spotlight when the subjects fall from grace. The filmmaker never attempts to explain the conception of Thompson's problems off the court, instead he presents Thompson's story in a candid and interpretive manner with a steady emphasis on Thompson's talent and contributions to basketball.

The college film highlights are emphatic and invaluable. The interviews are significant and include some of basketball's greatest players: Bill Walton, Dr. J, Dennis Johnson and Michael Jordan (who rarely submits to interviews). Thompson was Jordan's childhood hero, and it is evident in Skywalker that the respect MJ has for Thompson is well deserved.

I look forward to this filmmaker's next gem!

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