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The Heart of the Game

2005, Documentary, 1h 45m

100 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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This group of high school girls and their eccentric basketball coach easily win your heart with their unusual humanity and dynamism. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Filmed over a period of seven years, director Ward Serrill profiles Bill Resler, a university professor who coaches a basketball team comprised of high-school girls. Darnellia Russell, one of the team's few black players, also comes into focus as she struggles to stay on the team despite major obstacles.

Rating:

PG-13 (Brief Strong Language)
Genre:

Documentary
Original Language:

English
Director:

Ward Serrill
Producer:

Ward Serrill, Liz Manne
Writer:

Ward Serrill
Release Date (Streaming):

Feb 27, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA):

$444.1K
Runtime:

1h 45m

Cast & Crew

Ward Serrill

Ward Serrill
Director

Ward Serrill

Ward Serrill
Writer

Ward Serrill

Ward Serrill
Producer

Liz Manne

Liz Manne
Producer

Larry Estes
Executive Producer

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Critic Reviews for The Heart of the Game

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