Review of The Heart of the Game (2005) by Jennifer C — 25 Oct 2007

This film is not some white savior bullshit. I got kinda choked up.

This review of The Heart of the Game (2005) was written by Jennifer C on 25 Oct 2007.

The Heart of the Game has generally received positive reviews.

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By Philippe R (33) on 03 Oct 2007

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By Alex M (2,014) on 08 Oct 2007

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By Adam K (1,533) on 24 Mar 2008

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By Greg K (338) on 20 Apr 2009

Best basketball documentary I've seen. Keeps moving the whole way through and slightly more involving than Hoop Dreams…

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By Clay M (78) on 06 Feb 2008

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