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Long Shot: The Kevin Laue Story (2012)
A young man dreams of becoming the first one-arm college basketball player in history.
A beautiful film. Opens the heart by showing Kevin Laue's struggle to become the first division one basketball player in college history. Follows Kevin in high school. But, film starts earlier with his relationship with his mentor AAU Coach, Pat McKnight. Kevin's relationship with his father, who died when he was ten is gently explored. His mother, a fixture in his life guides him through the tough years. Through success Kevin meets the President of the United States. He goes on to play at one of the top prep schools in the country, Fork Union. After a difficult year his dream is .... Don't want to spoil it. The how and where he achieves his goal will have to get you to see the film. Bravo for Kevin and the unique story-telling.
CL
Walking on Dead Fish (2008)
High School kids from destroyed communities learn to live under one roof despite their many differences
Unreal. The best sports documentary I've ever seen and also the best on Katrina. Really compelling and well told. Some of the footage is poor quality which is the only reason i don't give it a ten. Not a huge fan of documentaries involving sports, but this transcends sports and takes you into the human struggle of life after Katrina. Johnny and Stanley steal the show with there amazing relationship. All of the characters are fully realized and explored. The Super Fans are hilarious. Coach Doe, wow! Also very interesting how they lived through Hurricane Rita right after. People often forget what all these people had to endure. It's nice that a film like this is hear to remind us. An important historical film that should be seen by all high school kids.
CL