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.
New York Times:
05/26/2000
"...[The film] has an enchanting, lived-in homeyness....a promising first movie from a filmmaker with a lot to offer..."Variety:
"...Effortlessly erotic in a way that few films are..."Entertainment Weekly:
05/28/2000
"...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-Total Film:
08/01/2000
"...LOVE & BASKETBALL is a touching romance, rich in humour and finely acted..." — 4 out of 5 starsLos Angeles Times:
04/21/2000
"...Charming....This is an extremely well-acted movie. Lathan in particular is a marvel..."Uncut:
08/01/2000
"This is a neat, sweet and untypical sports-themed romance..."
CAST
| Omar Epps | Actor, HOUSE |
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| Sanaa Lathan | American actress, ALIEN VS. PREDATOR |
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| Alfre Woodard | American actress |
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| Monica Calhoun | American Actress |
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| Debbi Morgan | |
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| Tyra Banks | Actress/Model |
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| Kyla Pratt | |
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| James DuMont | |
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| Glenndon Chatman | Actor |
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| Dennis Haysbert | American Actor/Love Field |
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| Harry J. Lennix | Actor/"Mo' Money" |
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CREW
| Screenwriter | Gina Prince-Bythewood (Director, LOVE & BASKETBALL (2000)) |
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| Producer | Sam Kitt (Producer) |
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| Director of Photography | Reynaldo Villalobos (Director Of Photography, FLIP THE SCRIPT (2006)) |
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| Executive Producer | Cynthia Guidry (Executive Producer) |
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| Executive Producer | Andrew Z. Davis (Producer, VOLCANO) |
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| Producer | Spike Lee (African American director, DO THE RIGHT THING (1989)) |
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| Composer | Terence Blanchard (Composer, WAIST DEEP (2006)) |
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| Cameo | Dick Vitale (Bombastic ESPN sportscaster) |
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| Costume Designer | Ruth E. Carter (Costume Designer, SERENITY (2005)) |
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| Executive Producer | Jay Stern |
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| Editor | Terilyn A. Shropshire (Editor, WAIST DEEP (2006)) |
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| Cameo | Robin Roberts (ESPN Sportscaster) |
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| Production Designer | Jeffrey Howard (Production designer) |
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Video: Color
Audio: Dolby Surround, NoiseReduction (Dolby)
Subtitles:
English (Closed Captioned)
Weight factor: 1 item(s)
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| Area |
Runtime |
Box |
| USA |
127 min |
(normal) |
| Rating |
PG-13 (MPAA)
Sexuality and language. |
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Catalog #: 2034063
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UPC: 794043506420 |
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Release Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Snap Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital Surround - English
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Music Video
Audio Commentary (3)
Bloopers: Blooper Reel
Documentary:
1. THE RISE OF FEMALE ATHLETES
2. THE PORTRAYAL OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN BY THE AMERICAN MEDIA
DVD-ROM Features:
Screenplay
Storyboards
Title Notes
Theatrical Release: April 21, 2000 (NATIONAL)
Titles
| Title |
Category |
Language |
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Love & Basketball
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Also Known As |
English |
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