Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters

2018 • 47 minutes
5.0
2 reviews
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HOOPS AFRICA: UBUNTU MATTERS is a collection of stories that celebrates the past, present, and future of basketball in Africa, spotlighting the sport's impact on society and its development on the continent. From the dreams of a young Zimbabwean player to honoring the NBA legends who paved the way before him, this film journeys through the growth of the game in Africa. Centering on basketball nonprofit Hoops 4 Hope in South Africa and Zimbabwe, this documentary uncovers the role the African philosophy of Ubuntu played in theBoston Celtics' 2008 NBA Championship season and also documents the historic 2015 NBA Africa Game. Featuring Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo, Adam Silver, Luol Deng, Luc Mbah a Moute, Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, and many more NBA greats, this documentary shows us all why #UbuntuMatters.

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5.0
2 reviews
A Google user
October 19, 2018
I loved the story and how it progressed into a great film everything tied together. It was a good way to learn about what'sgoing on around africa.
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A Google user
October 19, 2018
It's a very good document about humanity and the love for basketball.
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