Lebron James’ More Than a Game Documentary

By Kevin Coll • April 22, 2009 • 1 Comment

I have been meaning to post about this for awhile, after Lionsgate sent us the particulars in an email, but other stories have taken precedent. The NBA is in full swing right now with the postseason underway and with LeBron James poised to take his Cleveland Cavs to the finals and possibly win a championship, James’ destiny is one that so many want to write. Is he the next Michael Jordan? Is he better than Kobe? Is he going to be the best there ever was and will be? Too early to tell any of that in my opinion but he surely is sensational to watch and now Lionsgate is releasing a documentary about the 24 year old basketball prodigy, titled, More Than A Game.

Five talented young basketball players from Akron, Ohio star in this remarkable true-life coming of age story about friendship and loyalty in the face of great adversity. Coached by a charismatic but inexperienced player’s father, and led by future NBA superstar LeBron James, the “Fab Five’s” improbable seven-year journey leads them from a decrepit inner-city gym to the doorstep of a national high school championship. Along the way, the close-knit team is repeatedly tested-both on and off the court-as James’ exploding worldwide celebrity threatens to destroy everything they’ve set out to achieve together. More Than A Game combines a series of unforgettable one-on-one interviews with rare news footage, never-before-seen home videos, and personal family photographs to bring this heart-wrenching and wholly American story to life.

The film is being directed by Kristopher Belman and is being released by Lionsgate in theaters October 2. Lionsgate sent us a copy of the trailer but I have had some trouble posting it so I have embedded it courtesy of our pals over at First Showing.

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