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' Above the Rim

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' Above the Rim (1994)

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Reviews Counted:114

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Average Rating:5.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Ambitious high school senior Kyle-Lee has a lot going on in his life. Not only is he anxiously waiting to hear from Georgetown about his college basketball scholarship, he's also dealing with the... Ambitious high school senior Kyle-Lee has a lot going on in his life. Not only is he anxiously waiting to hear from Georgetown about his college basketball scholarship, he's also dealing with the demands of a strict coach who doesn't want him hanging in the 'hood. Then there's his mother's new relationship with a security guard, which Kyle doesn't appreciate. To top it all off, his good friend Birdie -- a neighborhood gangster -- wants to know why Kyle won't hang out anymore. Hopefully, things will work out for the troubled teen, but only if he keeps his eyes on the prize. [More]

Starring: Duane Martin, Leon, Tupac Shakur, Marlon Wayans

Starring: Duane Martin, Leon, Tupac Shakur, Marlon Wayans

Director: Jeff Pollack

Director: Jeff Pollack

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