More Than a Game
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Director Kristopher Belman examines the way that bonds are formed and tested with this profile of four high school basketball players who formed a remarkable chemistry over the years, eventually going on to play for St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron, OH -- with one of them realizing their common dream of becoming an NBA superstar. LeBron James was still in high school when Sports Illustrated dubbed him "The Chosen One" and all-eyes turned toward the St. Mary-St. Vincent team. But while most cameras focused on the court, only Belman managed to capture the remarkably personal exchanges that occurred in the locker room as the team prepared for their games and celebrated their victories. And while James may have been the breakout star of the group, Belman still takes the time to offer detailed profiles of diminutive shot-sinker Little Dru, stocky Sian, and wise-beyond-his-years Willie -- the other players who formed the so-called "Fab Four." The subsequent addition of Romeo Travis necessitated the expansion of their nickname to the "Fab Five." As the adversity rises and James enters into his senior year, he faces the resentment of outsiders who would attempt to capitalize on his talent, and endures pressures that most teenagers will never know. ~ Jason Buchanan, RoviCast
- LeBron James
- Dru Joyce III
- Sian Cotton
- Dru Joyce II
- Willie McGee
- Romeo Travis
Credit
V. Scott Balcerek - Associate Producer, Stephanie DeNatale - Co-producer, Brian Joe - Co-producer, Stephanie DiNaTale - Co-producer, Kristopher Belman - Director, V. Scott Balcerek - Editor, Jimmy Iovine - Executive Producer, LeBron James - Executive Producer, Harvey Mason, Jr. - Executive Producer, Maverick Carter - Executive Producer, Harvey Mason, Jr. - Composer (Music Score), Kristopher Belman - Cinematographer, Matthew Perniciaro - Producer, Harvey Mason, Jr. - Producer, Kevin Mann - Producer, Kristopher Belman - Producer, Scott A. Hecker - Sound/Sound Designer, Kristopher Belman - Screenwriter, Brad Hogan - Screenwriter| More Than a Fighting Chance (Film), More Than Queen (1914 Film) | |
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| More Than a Game | |
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| Directed by | Kristopher Belman |
| Produced by | Harvey Mason, Jr. Kristopher Belman Kevin Mann |
| Written by | Kristopher Belman Brad Hogan |
| Starring | LeBron James Dru Joyce III Romeo Travis Sian Cotton Willie McGee Dru Joyce II |
| Music by | Harvey Mason, Jr. |
| Editing by | Scott Balcerek |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
| Release date(s) | October 2, 2009 |
| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $960,387[1] |
More Than a Game is a 2009 American documentary film that follows NBA superstar LeBron James and four of his teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Akron, Ohio, and James's journey to fame. The film trailer was released in April featuring the single "Stronger" by Mary J. Blige, which she released in support of the film. The soundtrack titled Music Inspired by More Than a Game was released September 28, 2009.[2] The film had limited theatrical release on October 2, 2009.
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Cast
- LeBron James as himself
- Dru Joyce III as himself
- Romeo Travis as himself
- Sian Cotton as himself
- Willie McGee as himself
- (Coach) Dru Joyce II as himself
Plot
"More Than A Game" is a documentary that focuses in on 5 young basketball players - LeBron James, Dru Joyce III, Romeo Travis, Sian Cotton, Willie McGee - and their coach, Dru Joyce II, performing on an AAU team with the growing stardom of the future NBA superstar, LeBron James. Taking them through their pre-teens to high school, the film follows their incredible journey as the unknown Ohio team rises to the top of youth athletics. The moral really suggests that to win, a team has to fight until the end to achieve a goal, even if the challenge seems difficult.
Soundtrack
Main article: More Than a Game (soundtrack)
The music is mainly inspired by A .J. Mighton and John Colwill. An executive producer of the movie, Harvey Mason, Jr.,[3] also is an executive producer of the soundtrack album, Music Inspired by More Than a Game. The album was due for release on September 28, 2009 in the UK and September 29 in the United States.[4] Interscope is the main record label involved although Polow da Don's label Zone 4 inc/productions Mason's Harvey Mason Media the main production associates and publishers involved.[5] Producers for the project include Boi-1da, Danielle Rayna, Polow da Don and Jerome Harmon amongst others.[5]
The soundtrack features songs from Ester Dean, Drake, T.I., Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, and Soulja Boy amongst others. The album also features additional vocals or raps from Chris Brown, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Toni Braxton, JoJo, Jordin Sparks, Ya Boy, Omarion, and Faith Evans plus others. A number of songs were released as singles. Firstly "Stronger" by Mary J Blige is the soundtrack's lead single and was released on August 4, 2009 to support the film and later on August 21, 2009 as the second single from Blige's ninth studio album also titled Stronger.[6] "Drop It Low" by Ester Dean (with Chris Brown) was released as a single on August 9, 2009 whilst "Forever" by Drake (featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne, & Eminem) was released as a single on September 15, 2009.
References
- ^ "More Than a Game (2009)". Box Office Mojo. Amazon.com. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=morethanagame.htm. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
- ^ "More Than A Game: Original Soundtrack: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002LFAHDC. Retrieved 2009-09-20.
- ^ "Mason's Talents Not Limited to basketball - ARIZONA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". Arizonawildcats.com. 2009-08-03. http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/inside-athletics/spec-rel/080309aaa.html. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
- ^ "Music Inspired By The Film More Than A Game: Original Soundtrack:a Music". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LFAHDC. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
- ^ a b ""More Than A Game Soundtrack" to feature Eminem, T.I., Tyrese and more...". HipHopRuckus.Com. http://hiphopruckus.com/2009/09/more-than-a-game-soundtrack-to-feature-eminem-ti-tyrese-and-more.html/. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
- ^ "Video: Mary J. Blige – ‘Stronger’". Rap-Up.com. 2009-08-21. http://www.rap-up.com/2009/08/21/video-mary-j-blige-stronger/. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
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