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Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC

Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC

A triumph capturing a culture of champions without medallions

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An independent documentary directed by Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau. The film explores the definition, history, culture, social impact and global influence of New York's outdoor summer basketball scene, the worldwide 'Mecca' of the sport.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

17 June 2012

Country

United States of America

Cast

Kenny Anderson

Kenny Anderson

Kenny "Chibbs" Anderson

Niki Avery

Niki Avery

Niki "the Model" Avery

Julius Erving

Julius Erving

Julius "Dr. J" Erving

Richard Kirkland

Richard Kirkland

Richard "Pee Wee" Kirkland

Jack Ryan

Jack Ryan

Jack "Black Jack" Ryan

James Williams

James Williams

James "Fly" Williams

Corey Williams

Corey Williams

Corey "Homicide" Williams

Kenny Smith

Kenny Smith

Kenny "the Jet" Smith

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