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Sonicsgate (2009)Exposing the truth behind the Seattle SuperSonics' tragic exodus after 41 years in the Emerald City. Director:Jason Reid |
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John Keister | ... |
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Kevin Calabro | ... |
Himself - Sports Broadcaster, KIRO710
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Percy Allen | ... |
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Chris Daniels | ... |
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Art Thiel | ... |
Himself - Sports Columnist, Seattle PI
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Steve Kelley | ... |
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Slade Gorton | ... |
Himself - Former U.S. Senator
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Sam Perkins | ... |
Himself - NBA Player
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Brent Barry | ... |
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Nick Collison | ... |
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Desmond Mason | ... |
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Jamal Crawford | ... |
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Aaron Brooks | ... |
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Doug Christie | ... |
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Jim McIlvaine | ... |
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"Sonicsgate" is a feature documentary film exposing the truth behind how Seattle lost the SuperSonics after a heated legal battle in 2008. The perfect storm of corporate greed and political impotence formed to rob loyal Seattle sports fans of their oldest professional franchise. The team's celebrated 41-year run in Seattle included an NBA Championship, three Western Conference titles, six division titles and legendary players such as Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp, Ray Allen, Tom Chambers, Xavier McDaniel, Jack Sikma, Freddy Brown, Slick Watts and Spencer Haywood... just to name a few. As NBA salaries skyrocketed following the 1999 player lockout, the league's business model changed to require expansive new buildings paid for with taxpayer dollars. Seattle's KeyArena, built in 1995 as a remodel of the old Seattle Coliseum, just wouldn't cut it anymore according to NBA Commissioner David Stern. Faced with operating losses and political leadership that was extremely adverse to stadium funding,... Written by Adam Brown
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Sports are a business. No team is safe. See more »Certificate:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
9 October 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team See more »Box Office
Budget:
$280,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Written and Performed by Wizdom
Produced by Epidemmik
SONICSGATE: ONLINE DIRECTOR'S CUT (2009)
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Won a Webby Award for Best Sports Film. Accepting on behalf of the film, former Sonics legend Gary Payton gave the speech, saying simply, "Bring back the Seattle Supersonics!" This was met with raucous applause from the New York City audience. See more »Quotes
Himself - Save Our Sonics Co-Founder: [about Speaker of the House Frank Chopp] Frank Chopp actually runs the state. People think that Christine Gregoire, our current elected governor, runs the state. But that was advocated to Frank Chopp long ago.See more »
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"Bring It Back (2009)"Written and Performed by Wizdom
Produced by Epidemmik
SONICSGATE: ONLINE DIRECTOR'S CUT (2009)
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I am a fourteen year old boy who saw a link to this documentary and was just going to take a glance.
However, once i started watching this, i was hooked! Sonics Gate accurately explains how the Sonic's franchise was STOLEN from Seattle.
Even if you are a Yankee's fan or you don't watch basketball, this documentary is a MUST WATCH.
Please take a little time to watch it!
It is my second-most favorite documentary of all time after Tupac : resurrection.
With love,
Zane; Faithful Sonics fan