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Gunnin' for That No. 1 Spot

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Rucker Park in New York City's Harlem has been host to many legends, such as Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Now, the top high-school basketball players in America will assemble on the same court to compete in the first annual "Elite 24" all-star game, which is seen as a good measure of a player's NBA potential. This documentary trails eight of the teens as -- preparing to become champions -- they demonstrate the required dedication that accompanies a swift rise to greatness.

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Critics Consensus

Beastie Boy Adam Yauch proves his worth as a director with Gunnin' for That #1 Spot, a fun-filled chronicle of the top high school hoopsters of 2006.

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Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 10/10/2008
1/5
To concentrate on the film you have to be a basketball fan, or just a basket case. Go to Full Review Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) 10/10/2008
1/5
Unlike the 1994 basketball doc Hoop Dreams, which investigated collateral issues of education, race and money, this merely sets a twitchy hip-hop soundtrack to an unenlightening parade of eager sporting wannabes. Go to Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) 10/10/2008
A ho-hum basketball documentary. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 11/28/2020
5/10
The film never manages to find universal footing for viewers not enmeshed in the frenzy and rivalry of an elite game at a legendary basketball arena. Go to Full Review Annie Wagner The Stranger (Seattle, WA) 08/21/2017
Gunnin' for That #1 Spot might intrigue hardcore basketball fans-several of these young players are newly minted NBA draft picks-but even then, you'll have to contend with the shockingly unimaginative soundtrack. Go to Full Review Jennifer Merin About.com 06/27/2009
2.5/5
The extraordinary athleticism and skills of these teenagers, all prime prospects for eventual NBA stardom, makes this a game you really want to see. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Munkhjargal A 08/01/2024 This movie turned out to be a very good movie. It has become a work that has been greatly enjoyed by the audience. I think that the work was born because of the director's poor thinking. It turned out to be a movie that I liked very much. I would like to thank the director and actors. See more Bahad j 07/31/2024 In my opinion, the movie uses very good camera and audio visual equipment and the crew members and the filmmakers have played their roles very well. I really liked it. See more Бавуу Э 07/31/2024 Rucker Park in New York City's Harlem has been host to many legends, such as Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Now, the top high-school basketball players in America will assemble on the same court to compete in the first annual "Elite 24" all-star game, which is seen as a good measure of a player's NBA potential. This documentary trails eight of the teens as -- preparing to become champions -- they demonstrate the required dedication that accompanies a swift rise to greatness. See more Geke g 07/27/2024 Specific evidence for basketball was way more competitive than now. Ball lovers shall check this out. See more Munkhchimeg T 07/27/2024 Who is with me? Basketball lovers should watch See more 09/03/2015 9/3/15 Sundance Doc Club This was an interesting movie to watch, especially 7 years after its release because so many players featured are now established NBA stars. Whoever put the line ups together had a good eye for talent. The graphics were small and difficult to read as they pertained to individuals who were interviewed but were not players. Would have been nice to know who they were and how they fit into the story. See more Read all reviews
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Adam Yauch

Director

Michael Beasley

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Tyreke Evans

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Bobbito Garcia

Narrator

Brandon Jennings

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Jason Kidd

Actor

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Synopsis Rucker Park in New York City's Harlem has been host to many legends, such as Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Now, the top high-school basketball players in America will assemble on the same court to compete in the first annual "Elite 24" all-star game, which is seen as a good measure of a player's NBA potential. This documentary trails eight of the teens as -- preparing to become champions -- they demonstrate the required dedication that accompanies a swift rise to greatness.
Director
Adam Yauch
Producer
Jon Doran, Jim Kaufman, Adam Yauch
Production Co
Oscilloscope Films
Rating
PG-13 (Language)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 27, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
1h 30m
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