Besides the mentioned engagements, hes also understood in the couple called gang starr. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell, released in 2003, traces the life of demetrius. Espn and tribeca have teamed to create the leading annual showcase for sports films and storytelling. Many have suggested he had the ability to become one of the greatest nba stars ever. Demetrius hook mitchell was better than gary payton or j kidd i saw him play for our rival high school mcclymonds high school, when he was 18 and at the height or his powers. The basketball documentary never too late full movie duration. This is a guy who could shake a gary payton at the top of the key, and then dunk over a 7 footer in the key jazzlakersbulls center greg foster, who played on. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 in this sequel to the robe, the corrupt emperor caligula jay robinson believes that the sacred robe of christ has magical powers, and will stop at nothing. Martha skolnik, michael skolnik, rob stone, william oneill. Hooked is the proverbial cautionary tale, but well shot at the point where demetrius hook mitchell, a playground legend on the courts of oakland, is on the verge of and then is released from prison for drug charges. He won his only nba championship in 2011 as an associate of the dallas mavericks, and.
At 510, hook had crazy hops and often dunked over cars during playground dunk contests. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell 2003 william oneill, michael skolnik on allmovie. But there is a streetball legend who rises above them all demetrius hook mitchell has. Nevertheless, primo was raised in the big apple along with texas. Demetrius hook mitchell picks up the telephone on the other side of. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell is now my favourite basketball documentary. Find similar and related movies for ucla dynasty 2007 on allmovie. These words are spoken by demetrius hook mitchell also known as waliy abdur rahim, the subject of michael skolnik and william oneills documentary hooked. Feb, 2000 you could ask around the town, and if there was a dunk contest and you heard the likes of demetrius hook mitchell, he would draw a crowd. Hooked the legend of demetrius hook mitchell rodney king.
Sep 11, 2015 demetrius hook mitchell is a former streetball player from oakland. Yet, most of the free world hasnt heard of this mythic figure who only stands five feet nine inches bec. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell william oneill, michael skolnik on allmovie. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell movie posters,high res movie posters image for hooked.
Rebound of a lifetime months after parole, playground basketball legend helps kids learn from his mistakes or heard fans of all ages shouting his. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 2003 movies 2003. Movie search results for hooked the legend of demetrius. Ill be spending most of my weekend playing my franchise on 2k and listening towatching nba documentaries. But there is a streetball legend who rises above them all demetrius hook mitchell has been called one of the best basketball players never. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell, full movie full movie 2003. Oct 27, 2012 oakland is home to many nba stars but there is a streetball legend that rises above them all. Oct 10, 2019 i like to watch films cold with very little research about the story or filmmakers themselves. Hooked the legend of demetrius hook mitchell by kicked down productions youtube.
The 20 greatest basketball players to never play in the nba. They describe his amazing skills and unstable home life in the documentary film, hooked. I first heard about the legendary hook mitchell several years ago when the film was released around 2004, but i had totally forgotten about it. The tribecaespn sports film festival will begin friday, april 24 and run. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell documentary 5 may 2003 usa raised in the drug infested, crimeridden streets of west oakland, california, demetrius hook mitchell was born to a drug addicted mother and a father he never knew. The legend of hook mitchell, about demetrius hook mitchell, the playground basketball star with a 48inch vertical leap and deep and destructive problems. A controversial legacy published by jason cline youtube. Find information about hooked the legend of demetrius hook mitchell watch hooked the legend of demetrius hook mitchell on allmovie. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell tells the story of a playground basketball star whose descent into drugs and. It didnt surprise me that the three leads were heavily involved in writing, directing, and acting in up there.
Other top players, such as jason kidd and brian shaw, agree. Formerly a point guard in the nba, he was a tentime nba allstar, a fivetime allnba first team member, as well as a ninetime nba alldefensive team member. Hooked, a narrative about lgbt homeless youth where the profits go to affiliated charities. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell tells the story of a playground basketball star whose descent into drugs and crime destroyed any chance he had of becoming a professional athlete. Hooked is a movie about a man who believes he found his perfect soulmate, but his autism keeps him from realizing shes actually a prostitute.
Im aware there are a few lists on rnba and in rdocumentaries but theyre dated and incomplete. Demetrius hook mitchell about writing the personal blog. Hooked the legend of demetrius hook mitchell youtube. Oakland, california is the birthplace to more nba basketball stars than any other city in the country. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell online on videoondemand services netflix, hbo now, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english. You can watch this full movie free with english or russian subtitles on movie television channels, renting the dvd or with vod services video on demand player, hulu and ppv pay per view, netflix. Among the nba players who grew up with mitchell, and now speak of his talent with great admiration, are brian shaw, antonio davis, jason kidd and gary payton. Growing up on basketball, he became close friends with some of basketballs greatest players, including.
Nov 16, 2008 but there is a streetball legend who rises above them all demetrius hook mitchell has been called one of the best basketball players never to make it to the nba, and can name superstar nba. Gary payton is one of the top point guards in the nba. Raised in the drug infested, crimeridden streets of west oakland, california, demetrius hook mitchell was born to a drug addicted mother and a father he never knew. The story is heartfelt, and the performance of each character is loaded with insight, which reveals itself as the story plays out. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell 2003 is a documentary movie starring calvin andrews and antonio davis.
Hook is a 1991 american fantasy adventure film directed by steven spielberg and written by james v. So, music is regarded as the primary supply of dj premier net worth, at the same time. Apr 25, 2019 michael skolnik born august 15, 1978 is an american business executive, entrepreneur, film producer, television personality, news commentator, civil rights activist and motivational speaker. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Oakland is home to many nba stars but there is a streetball legend that rises above them all. Hooked will bring awareness to human trafficking and help people to see autism through a new lens. A hook is a fresh idea for a story that instantly makes show business people interested in reading your script, and then makes the audience want to see your movie. Hooked the legend of demetrius hook mitchell hook by. But there is a streetball legend named demetrius hook mitchell who rises above them all. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell 2003 william oneill, michael skolnik on allmovie the documentary hooked.
Oct 25, 2004 you know you sleep in some dirt and in some mud, and you cant, you know, you cant do nothing about it. Skolnik is president of def jam founder russell simmons and has the title of political director. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell, released in 2003, traces the life of demetrius mitchell, who, at 5feet10, built his legendary playground status because of his amazing hops that enabled him to dunk 360 degrees over a late model honda accord car. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Jason kidd, gary payton, demetrius mitchell, brian shaw, antonio davis. Without commercial breaks, the full movie hooked has a duration of 11 minutes.
Wiki will tell you his birthday was yesterday but demetrius hook mitchell has today as his birthday on facebook so im wishing the man that gary payton once said was better than him, jason kidd, jr rider, brian shaw and antonio davis cake with some candles today. Published on september 11th, 2015 on by david astramskas. Rebound of a lifetime months after parole, playground. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell, tells of his days on the oakland playgrounds where he made his name.
Dreams cut short online museum of african american. It stars robin williams as peter banning peter pan, dustin hoffman as captain hook, julia roberts as tinker bell, bob hoskins as mr. A hook is the concept of the picture in a nutshell. You know you sleep in some dirt and in some mud, and you cant, you know, you cant do nothing about it. You can watch this full movie free with english subtitles on movie television channels, renting the dvd or with vod services video on demand player, hulu and ppv pay per view, netflix. Without commercial breaks, the full movie demetrius and the gladiators has a duration of 101 minutes. The film moves back to mitchells youth in oakland in the 1980s and includes footage of him in games and on the playground. He grew up with demetrius hook mitchell and says hook is better than he is. He played a couple years in college, but could never turn his back to drugs and a life of crime. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell 2003 on imdb.
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