The Drew: No Excuse, Just Produce

Jun 13 2015 Not Rated 1h 15m
Biography, Documentary, Sport

The incredible story of the unlikely rise of The Drew League from humble beginnings in the crime and gang infested streets of South Central Los Angeles to the nation's foremost pro-am basketball league. Crossing racial, cultural and socioeconomic barriers, The Drew celebrates the value of basketball, persistence, loyalty and above all, community.

Plot

For over 40 years The Drew League has been a fixture in LA's basketball history - a rite of passage for both local players and pros from around the world. A place where steel sharpens steel and rival gang members disarm to watch the NBA's best right on their turf. At the heart of it all is Dino Smiley. A ball boy turned commissioner. A family man and pillar in the community who has used the league as a means to provide family and opportunity in an area where even life is uncertain. Welcome to The Drew, where the motto is No Excuse, Just Produce.

Written by

Baron Davis

Directed by

Baron Davis, Chad Gordon

Cast

Nick Perdue

Crew

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Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
70
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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