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In South Central L.A., a misguided 20-year-old African-American man, a "baby boy", faces the commitments of real life. If you've binged every available episode of the hit Disney Plus series, then we've got three picks to keep you entertained.

Theatrical release poster The screenplay was written by Barry Michael Cooper, adapted from a story by Benny Medina. He must decide whether to play for and follow his widely beloved basketball coach or Birdie (Tupac Shakur), a local thug in the neighborhood. Before the finals, Birdie threatens Kyle, demanding Kyle to throw away the game so that Birdie's team would win. The rapper's offscreen legal problems are well known, but there's no denying his power as an actor. He was later arrested after his best friend, Nutso, accidentally jumps off a high rise building while playing basketball. Shep, unable to watch any longer, replaces Kyle in the game - despite being aggressively attacked throughout, Shep helps the team come back, and in the final seconds, passes the ball to Kyle, who hits the game winner.

Above the Rim was filmed in 1993. Jeff Pollack Leon Robinson as Shep, a quiet bitter, introvert who used an incredible high school basketball player. Tupac Shakur as Birdie, the local drug dealer and the film's antagonist.

Some of the basketball scenes were filmed at Samuel J. Tilden High School in Brooklyn, NY.

Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. The film is a combination of “8mile” meets “Juice”, sprinkled with a taste of “Above the Rim”.Put It On is an American biographical drama film registered with the Writers Guild of America West.The film is about the late hip-hop artist Lamont Coleman better known as BiG L. He is often bullied by Birdie and most of his gang members. Country Above the Rim is a 1994 American sports film co-written and directed by Jeff Pollack in his directorial debut. Story of Kyle-Lee Watson, a promising high school basketball star, and his relationships with Birdie, a powerful drug dealer, and Birdie's brother, Thomas 'Shep' Sheppard, himself once a promising high school star at Kyle's school, now employed as a security guard. The rapper's offscreen legal problems are well known, but there's no denying his power as an actor." Release date Some of the basketball scenes were filmed at Samuel J. Tilden High School in Brooklyn, NY.

It is later revealed to Kyle that Shep is Birdie's older brother. Above The Rim Debuts A New Dribbling Move All great moves have a nick name: the killer crossover, the stutterstep, Lebron's famous crab dribble, The Shamgod, the list goes on and on.

Considered the conclusion to Cooper's "Harlem trilogy", the film tells the story about a promising New York City high school basketball star and his relationships with a drug dealer and a former basketball star, now employed as a security guard at the high school he was a promising young star at years ago. It was shot on location in Harlem, and especially at Rucker's Playground, a legendary court where, in the 1970s, visiting stars like Wilt Chamberlain and Julius Erving would drop by to play with the local heroes. Four inner-city teenagers get caught up in the pursuit of power and happiness, which they refer to as "the juice". Language Thomas "Shep" Sheppard (Leon Robinson), a former standout player himself who now works as a high school security guard. Starring New Line Cinema A former gangster fresh out of prison wants to change his life for the better and must save his 10 year old son who has already chosen a gang life. Kyle feels resentment towards the security guard, because Kyle's own mother is falling in love with Shep. He is Shep's younger brother who secretly wants Shep to join him in his illegal empire. He is a homicidal psychopath who will kill anyone with no second thought nor remorse. Coincidentally, Kyle's coach also wants Shep to coach his team when he feels it is time for him to retire.

Kyle is brutalized throughout the game, with Birdie's team having a solid lead, and is injured. The screenplay was written by Barry Michael Cooper from a story by Benny Medina. English Duane Martin as Kyle, a talented basketball player who is determined to be accepted to Georgetown University, to play for their basketball team. Above the Rim is a 1994 American sports film co-written and directed by Jeff Pollack in his directorial debut. Distributed by Birdie is later killed by Bugaloo as revenge for previous humiliations. Some of the basketball scenes were filmed at Samuel J. Tilden High School in Brooklyn, New York.

(1994). Shep (unable to watch anymore), steps in the game in Kyle's place despite being aggressively attacked throughout. Allen Payne was the original choice to portray the role of Kyle Watson, but he was rejected by Pollack in favor of Duane Martin.

In the end, Kyle is revealed to have gotten the scholarship to Georgetown University and during a televised game, Kyle hits the game winner while a recovered Shep watches with a smile. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard. Produced by A Vietnam vet adjusts to life after the war while trying to support his family, but the chance of a better life may involve crime and bloodshed.

A Jewish junkie is paroled after 8 years in prison, and once back on the street, rips off a drug dealer whom he already had a grudge against. A mail carrier invites a few friends along for a long overnight delivery run. Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard. At the end of its theatrical run, it had grossed a total of $16,192,320. It was released on March 23, 1994 by New Line Cinema. This FAQ is empty. Kyle Watson (Duane Martin) is a talented basketball player who is about to graduate from high school. While he waits to find out if he will receive a scholarship to Georgetown University, he finds himself in a difficult dilemma over a playground basketball tournament. He must decide whether to play for and follow his widely beloved basketball coach Mike Rollins, or Birdie, a local thug in the neighborhood. He is occasionally harassed by Kyle, Bugaloo and Motaw.

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United States In the tournament, both Kyle's and Birdie's teams march to the finals, with Kyle's team playing solid team basketball, while Birdie's team plays a very thuggish style. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? 18 October 1993 - 2 December 1993 Two young friends involved in organized crime and drug dealing find that their priorities differ. Transcript • Trailer transcripts • Gallery • Trivia • Credits • Awards • Home media • Production [2] The screenplay was written by Barry Michael Cooper,[2] adapted from a story by Benny Medina.

Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Story of Kyle-Lee Watson, a promising high school basketball star, and his relationships with Birdie, a powerful drug dealer, and Birdie's brother, Thomas 'Shep' Sheppard, himself once a promising high school star at Kyle's school, now employed as a security guard.

13 of 16 people found this review helpful. The film was shot in Harlem with various scenes in the movie filmed at the Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics in East Harlem. The film stars Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Leon Robinson, Marlon Wayans and Wood Harris. Story by ", Variety said, "A fine cast and the movie's general energy can't overcome that mix of cliches and technical flaws, which should conspire to prevent any high flying at the box office.". Birdie is later killed by Bugaloo as revenge for previous humiliations. In the tournament, both Kyle's and Birdie's teams march to the finals, with Kyle's team playing solid team basketball, while Birdie's team plays a very thuggish style. Directed by Peter Travers stated "It's Shakur who steals the show. Variety said "A fine cast and the movie's general energy can't overcome that mix of cliches and technical flaws, which should conspire to prevent any high flying at the box office. "Above the Rim" was released on March 23, 1994, grossing $3,738,800 during its opening weekend debuting at #5, behind films such as "D2: The Mighty Ducks," "The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult," "The Paper" and "Schindler's List.". "Above the Rim" is about the city game of basketball, played on asphalt in a rough, physical style, where the rewards are status and glory in the neighborhood. One of my favorit movies in this genre,and this movie also contains some real cool basketball scenes.

Shep helps the team come back, and in the final seconds, passes the ball to Kyle, who hits the game winner. A crime lord ascends to power and becomes megalomaniacal while a maverick police detective vows to stop him. Running time The film tells the story of a promising New York City high school basketball star and his relationships with two people; one a drug dealer and the other a basketball star who is now employed as a security guard at his former high school. $16,192,320 James D. BrubakerBenny MedinaJeff Pollack The movie was shot mostly in Harlem, with various scenes filmed at the Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics in East Harlem. View production, box office, & company info. While he waits to find out if he will receive a scholarship to Georgetown University, he finds himself in a difficult dilemma over a playground basketball tournament. "Above the Rim" holds a 53% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 19 reviews. Showing all 2 items Jump to: Filming Locations (1) Filming Dates (1) Filming Locations. Above the Rim (1994) Filming & Production. Shep protects Kyle and is shot, while Motaw is shot dead by security. Directed by Jeff Pollack. "[3], This article is about the film. The film was shot in Harlem with various scenes in the movie filmed at the Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics in East Harlem.

96 minutes Wood Harris as Motaw, Birdie's youngest lietunant and star player on his team. Above the Rim



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