On the Map

2016

1h 25m

Documentary

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10 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

In 1977, the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team prevailed over CSKA Moscow (known in the West as Red Army), a team that refused to play against Israel. Moments after this highly charged and historical win, Israeli-American basketball hero Tal Brody captured the heart of the nation when he famously said, "Israel is on the map, not just in sport, but in everything." The story of this triumph against all odds is told through the eyes of six American basketball players who joined Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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Randy Cordova

Arizona Republic

"On the Map" is ... like a sleepy lecture during the last week of high school: You may hear some worthwhile information, but it's not going to stick.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 27, 2017

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

The movie makes no attempt to engage any current situation, basking instead in a one-dimensional nostalgia.

Dec 8, 2016

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Michael Nordine

Village Voice

While it won't come as much surprise to learn that On the Map ... is a feel-good Cinderella story, the real-life details are at least apropos of this kind of athletic fairy tale.

Dec 7, 2016

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Phil Guie

Film-Forward.com

By never losing sight of its protagonists, the film pays sufficient homage to what, four decades later, still stands as an impressive achievement.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 21, 2019

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Everything you want an underdog story to be: suspenseful, inspirational, heartfelt and, ultimately, uplifting. It will make you stand up and cheer! A slam dunk!

Rated: 9/10

Dec 8, 2016

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Michael Nordine

L.A. Weekly

On the Map, a documentary about Maccabi Tel Aviv's improbable success in the 1977 edition of the tourney, is a feel-good Cinderella story, the real-life details are at least apropo of this kind of athletic fairy tale.

Nov 30, 2016

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A wonderful cindarella story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Heartwarming movie that did an incredible job building suspense even though we all knew the end! I am less than interested in basketball but this move transcended that and was wholly enjoyable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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fantastic movie. the underlying story is great on it's own merits, but the way that menkin keeps the suspense going, and puts the event in historical perspective, is really fantastic. the footage of bill walton and david stern and other basketball celebs certainly helped. i saw on the map with a varied group (age; interests in sports; gender), and everyone not only enjoyed it, but would see it again. as will i

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

Absolutely fantastic. Google the film and get out and see it. Great sports and historical film documentary. Do not miss it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Synopsis

In 1977, the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team prevailed over CSKA Moscow (known in the West as Red Army), a team that refused to play against Israel. Moments after this highly charged and historical win, Israeli-American basketball hero Tal Brody captured the heart of the nation when he famously said, "Israel is on the map, not just in sport, but in everything." The story of this triumph against all odds is told through the eyes of six American basketball players who joined Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Director: Dani Menkin
Producer: Aaron Feldman, Jon Weinbach
Screenwriter: Dani Menkin
Production Co: Hey Jude Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 29, 2018
Runtime: 1h 25m

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