The Iran Job

Feb 21 2013 Not Rated 1h 30m
Documentary, Sport

This eye-opening documentary follows American basketball player Kevin Sheppard during his 2008-09 season playing for a professional team in Iran. Although Kevin is nervous, he makes many friends, including several politically active Iranian women.

Plot

At the height of international tension between America and Iran, Kevin Sheppard, a charismatic African-American basketball player accepts an offer to play professional basketball in Iran. What begins as a desire to 'explore the unknown' ends in an emotional roller-coaster as he forms an unlikely alliance with three young Iranian women against the backdrop of revolutionary social upheaval in Iran.

Written by

Till Schauder

Directed by

Till Schauder

Cast

Kevin Sheppard, Eunice Sheppard, Leah Sheppard

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, Iran

Production Companies

Fork Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
634
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
67
Popularity
NA