Something To Cheer About (2002)
Overview
A documentary on the 1955 Crispus Attucks basketball team, whose revolutionary style of play helped to define modern basketball and whose team members, like NBA All-Star Oscar Robertson, went on to become basketball legends.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $500,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.174 |
Directed By
Betsy Blankenbaker
TOP CAST
Isiah Thomas
Himself
Hallie Bryant
Himself
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