Sweetwater
In the fall of 1950, Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton makes history in his journey to become the first African American to sign an NBA contract, forever changing the game of basketball.
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Released
- 2023
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 2023
Storyline
In the fall of 1950, Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton makes history in his journey to become the first African American to sign an NBA contract, forever changing the game of basketball.
Top credits
Everett Osborne ā Sweetwater
Cary Elwes ā Ned Irish
Jeremy Piven ā Joe Lapchick
Kevin Pollak ā Abe Saperstein
Did you know
ā¢ After decades of failed attempts, thanks to efforts by the Naismith Hall of Fame and writer-Director Martin Guigui, in 2014 Sweetwater Clifton was finally inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. At the press conference, Sweetwater's daughter Jataun Robinson accepted on her deceased Father's behalf and said "It's truly an honor, and it's about time."
ā¢ Writer/Director Martin Guigui began research and developing "Sweetwater" in the spring of 1995.
ā¢ The film cast includes one Oscar winner: Richard Dreyfuss; and one Oscar nominee: Eric Roberts.
Box Office
Gross (Domestic): $541,633
Opening Weekend (Domestic): $351,010 (2023-04-16)
User reviews
Starts out about racism and becomes about changing the game.
A Promising Premise Hindered by Weak Execution: Sweetwater (2023) Review
pretty ok biopic
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Dolby Surround 7.1
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
- Color
- Color
