Linsanity

20132013
PGPG
1h 29min

7.3/10

The life story of basketball sensation, Jeremy Lin.

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The life story of basketball sensation, Jeremy Lin.The life story of basketball sensation, Jeremy Lin.The life story of basketball sensation, Jeremy Lin.

7.3/10

Director
- Evan Jackson Leong
Writer
- Aaron Strongoni(narration writer)
Stars
- Jeremy Lin
- Daniel Dae Kim(voice)
- Ming Yao

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Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination

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Brian Yang, Evan Jackson Leong, Christopher C. Chen, and Allen Lu at an event for Linsanity (2013)

Daniel Dae Kim and Evan Jackson Leong at an event for Linsanity (2013)

Daniel Dae Kim at an event for Linsanity (2013)

Director
- Evan Jackson Leong
Writer
- Aaron Strongoni(narration writer)
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In February 2012, an entire nation of basketball fans unexpectedly went 'Linsane.' Stuck in the mire of a disappointing season, the New York Knicks did what no other NBA team had thought about doing. They gave backup point guard Jeremy Lin an opportunity to prove himself. He took full advantage, scoring more points in his first five NBA starts than any other player in the modern era, and created a legitimate public frenzy in the process. Prior to this now-legendary run, Lin had faced adversity in his career at every turn. He wasn't offered a scholarship by any major university, nor was he drafted by any NBA team after a standout collegiate career at Harvard. —Sundance

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Taglines
- Undrafted. Unwanted. Unwavering. The True Story of Jeremy Lin.
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for some thematic elements and language
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Trivia
This documentary began filming in 2010, two years before Jeremy Lin became a media sensation nicknamed "Linsanity" with the New York Knicks. Lin was a rookie for the Golden State Warriors at the start of filming.

Quotes
Jeremy Lin: I'm just out there having fun and playing a game, I can have bad games and you know they may not like me or they may boo me, but there's a lot more important things in life than just basketball because at the end of the day basketball is just a game. What happened to me is just a story, I mean it wasn't like I knew I'd come off that bench and just do that, I really didn't I thought I could play on this level and I thought I could play at this level I didn't feel that would happen and some of those experiences out there when I was on the court, I felt like I was being controlled by something else, I felt like I was having an out of body experience. Some of the plays I made some of the wins we've had were just so out of this world that I still have to pinch myself to really believe it

Connections
References Aladdin (1992)

Top review

10/10

This is a must watch

This movie is done brilliantly. It perfectly captures the spirit and essence of both the story behind Jeremy Lin and Linsanity. This movie really warmed my heart and made my tear up many times when I imagined the pain and heartbreak Jeremy had to suffer through to make his dreams come true. It is not a fairytale story but a real story that is still being written in the stars. It is a story that inspires, encourages, and challenges the viewers to take charge of their own lives. This is the type of movie you can take anyone to watch: your significant other, your kids, your family. Everyone of all ages will love watching this movie. I just want to take the time to thank God that we were blessed enough to witness the rise of Linsanity, but more importantly, the rise of a boy with a dream and a powerful drive. I really recommend watching this movie, it was absolutely lincredible!

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