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Streetballers - The Movie |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 14 February 2006 |
 MSK Films is on the verge of releasing the first movie ever made to focus entirely on the street game. Matthew Krentz and MSK Films have put together this new story tackling subjects such as division, hardship, racism, and the beautiful ways we strive to make sense of this world around us. A story about relationships and achieving goals. The story seems to resonate with everyone in the independent world, and most definitly makes sense to the athletes and ballers in the world who understand the struggle, the hardship, and the glory of the game. It's the studios that want more gang violence in the film, or want the film to be more poppy or showboaty. It's important to know that the story is not only authentic, but untainted by shit that's not real.
Matthew has put all of his time and money into this project. If all goes well, the movie will be financed and ready to shoot by this summer. I have had the opportunity to read part of the script and watch video snippets to see what this it all about, and I can tell you first hand, the movie is going to be a moving production.
MSK Films has given us their official synopsis of their upcoming movie, Streetballers. Click "read more" to see what this new film is all about. As usual, The Playroundz will be the source for any new information regarding the movie, and members may have special grants to more information. Stay tuned and don't miss out...
" StreetBallers is for basketball, what Field of Dreams was for baseball. Defining street basketball as America’s new favorite pastime, it is a story driven by passion, faith, and achieving goals. A story capturing the smallest of details endured by the purest of athletes when no one’s watching.
Constantly searching for sanity in the midst of alcoholism, racism, and drugs, John Jones and Jacob Whitmore, two junior college basketball players, find release and therapy while competing at one of the most competitive and poetic street courts in the U.S. Both men must spend an entire summer helping one another overcome their adversities. Their dedication and love for the game of basketball transcends from the playground courts into each of their disfunctional households where the two boys play the constant role of the father figure.
Pounding through life one day at a time, Jacob has no choice but to play in an underground league, constantly fighting to keep his cousin Damon out of debt, and possible death.
John’s overpowering guilt and family trauma erupt into a state of confusion and beauty with each spiritual intervention of Terry Gibson, a neighborhood boy killed by John’s older brother Michael in a drunk driving accident.
Together, the two boys paint a sad and delightful portrait with their innocence, concerns, and faith in the unknown. "
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