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This documentary delves into the NBA's practice of recruiting players at an ever-younger age, and examines the positive aspects and consequences of early success in the lives of the players. Following Darius Miles of the Portland Trailblazers and Quentin Richardson of the LA Clippers, both of whom come from urban backgrounds in the ghettoes of St. Louis and Chicago, respectively, the film asks some tough questions about the merits of making it big as a teenager. The risks of bypassing education to take a chance on the court are examined, and audiences are presented with a glimpse of the life of up-and-coming ballers as they spend time with friends, strive to meet their athletic goals, and ultimately realize that the support of friends and family are the necessary counterbalance to the strain and allure of the NBA.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Additional Product: 10 Song CD
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A 35 year-old New York artist, director Jeremy Spear longs for the athletic days of his college years. He finds the solution in joining a fastpitch softball league in Ashland, Ohio and the result is this spirited, humorous, human documentary about a once-mighty sport which is now only followed by diehard fans. Over the course of the turbulent 1996 season Spear's camera captures the adventures of his Ohio teammates as they make their way to the finals in Wisconsin and face millionaire manager Peter Porcelli and his flashy Tampa Smokers team. A good portion of the film is devoted to Shane Hunuhunu, a goodhearted and charismatic Maori fastpitch superstar who travels from New Zealand to the U.S. each year to play the game he loves. Also among the interesting characters the camera encounters are Canadian Indian Darren Zack, the game's best player, and the North Americans, a team made up of Native Americans who pride themselves on being drug and alcohol free. Spear's witty narration does a fine job of tying together what was undoubtedly many hours of footage into an entertaining, evenly-paced look at a little-known offshoot of America's pastime and the smalltown fans who keep the game alive.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Trailers - 1. Docurama PreviewsInteractive Features: Interactive Menus Scene AccessText/ Photo Galleries: Text - 1. THE ORIGINS OF FASTPITCH SOFTBALL
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Downhill skiing sensations Seth Morrison, Jay Quinlan, Shane McConkey, and CR Johnson pull out their best tricks in FOCUSED, a film produced by the acclaimed Matchstick Production team. Filmed throughout the winter months of 2003, FOCUSED was shot from helicopters and snowmobiles at some of the most luxurious ski resorts and slopes in the world.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Get a better glimpse at your favorite football team's 2005 draft picks with the GIANTS 2005 DRAFT PICKS COLLEGIATE HIGHLIGHTS. It offers footage of the players chosen by New York during the greatest plays of their college careers, so that fans can get a better idea of the type of talent chosen by the team. In addition, footage of past draft picks who have gone on to become the stars of the team is also included.
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NFL Super Bowl Collection: Green Bay Packers (DVD)
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