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Movie Description
LOVE AND BASKETBALL is the powerful story of two next-door neighbors in Los Angeles who grow up loving basketball and, eventually, each other. Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps) have wanted to be basketball stars since they were kids. Monica has had to work hard to establish herself as a presence, while Quincy was born with natural star potential. As the two struggle to reach their goals of playing professionally, they must also deal with their feelings for each other.
Film Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Snap Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital Surround - English
Additional Release Material:
Documentary - 1. THE RISE OF FEMALE ATHLETES
2. THE PORTRAYAL OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN BY THE AMERICAN MEDIA
Deleted Scenes
Blooper Reel
Audio Commentary (3)
DVD-ROM Features:
Screenplay
Storyboards
Music Video
IN THEATRES: APRIL 21, 2000 (NATIONAL)
Industry Reviews
"...[The film] has an enchanting, lived-in homeyness....a promising first movie from a filmmaker with a lot to offer..."
New York Times - p.E18 - Elvis Mitchell
"...Breaks away from other sports-themed dramas, thanks to the clarity and dash of Prince-Bythewood's agile directorial style and the exciting originality of the subject..." -- Rating: A-
Entertainment Weekly - p.76 - Lisa Schwarzbaum
"...Effortlessly erotic in a way that few films are..."
Variety - p.54 - Emanuel Levy
"...LOVE & BASKETBALL is a touching romance, rich in humour and finely acted..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
Total Film - p.89 - Daniel Etherington
"...Charming....This is an extremely well-acted movie. Lathan in particular is a marvel..."
Los Angeles Times - p.F10 - Eric Harrison
"This is a neat, sweet and untypical sports-themed romance..."
Uncut - Stephen Dalton (08/01/2000)
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