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      Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story

      2019 1h 13m Documentary Biography List
      100% 15 Reviews Tomatometer 98% 100+ Ratings Audience Score Kenny Sailors popularizes the jump shot in professional basketball and revolutionizes the sport for women. Read More Read Less

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      Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com There's something so compassionate and warm about Jacob Hamilton's Jump Shot, a film that is on one level about the history of basketball but is really more about legacy and impact. Rated: 3/4 Jun 1, 2020 Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom It is a love story, and it is a story of a quality we do not see very often, decency. Rated: B+ Apr 17, 2020 Full Review Robert Daniels 812filmreviews Jumpshot: The Kenny Sailors Story uncovers two facts that's long been apparent: Kenny Sailors invented the modern jumpshot and he was a singular and amazing man. Rated: 3.5/4 Mar 15, 2019 Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue The film's argument for its subject's inclusion in the Hall of Fame is not subtle, yet also persuasive. It's a must-see for hardwood historians. Aug 27, 2021 Full Review Lynnette Nicholas Common Sense Media Inspirational sports docu about basketball legend. Rated: 4/5 Jul 16, 2020 Full Review Jeff Ames ComingSoon.net Jump Shot does a remarkable job blending photographs, animations, and interviews to tell the touching story of a simple man whose amazing life continues to influence people to this day. Rated: 10/10 Jun 5, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member This documentary is great time! The man it is about is very interesting person who has lived a long and storied life. It is very well paced and moves along at a good speed, not dwelling on any one part of the man's life to the exclusion of others. There is a good selection of people interviewed, both family and friends, and fellow basketball professionals. Kenny Sailors is a good person to base a documentary on; he is charming and funny, and surprisingly profound at times. The film has basic animated sections that help illustrate Sailors' life in a cool way and add moments of comedy. The story is engaging as it tells the story of a man who hasn't always been recognised for his many accomplishments. The only thing I would change is to make the film longer, and go into more detail about Kenny Sailors' life outside of basketball. Overall, worth a watch! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member A great movie about a classic American story. As a fan of basketball myself I never even knew the details to the origin of the jump shot, however through this film, viewers learn the fascinating story of how a sport was changed forever. Great movie, great production, must watch for all basketball fans Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member The jump shot is such an integral piece of the game of basketball that one would think whoever introduced it to the sport would be a household name. However, to many, the late Kenny Sailors remains an enigma. This documentary aims to correct that error in the public memory. Using a mix of an elderly Sailors, archival content, unique animation and stellar interviews with famous faces from the world of basketball, it weaves the fascinating story of one man's life, the game that he played and the greater purposes that he pursued. While the film is as thrilling and inspiring as a narrative feature. it is more than just a sports movie, as Sailors himself would likely insist. His life had many different layers, layers that contributed to his fading from fame but make for compelling viewing for anyone, sports fan or not. Always captivating subjects and uniquely formatted visuals keep the story tight and concise from beginning to end. In keeping the memory of a basketball titan alive, "Jump Shot" shoots and scores. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Kenny Sailors is an inspiration to all who know his story. His compelling journey leaves the audience in awe of his determination and resilience, as he created one of the most important shot techniques used in the game today. Totally worth watching! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member I really enjoyed Jump Shot even more then I thought I would. I went into the movie thinking it would be all about the history of the game, and focused being about what a basketball player brought to the court. The movie did tell a story a short about a Kenney Sailor and what he brought to the court. However, it also showed that he brought more then strength to the game. I found it very inspiring that he influenced so many peoples life for the better. It was really interesting to hear that he fought so hard for a girls basketball team. I see as a fight for the girls to be seen as strong, for them to know that somewhere is there who believes in them and will fight for them. Kenny Sailors deserves to be added to all the sport Hall a Fames, not just because of the Jump Shot but because he changed so many lives. In the same token being the man Kenney Sailor was, I do not believe the fact the he is not added just adds to the kind of man he was. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member not interested in watching Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis Kenny Sailors popularizes the jump shot in professional basketball and revolutionizes the sport for women.
      Director
      Jacob Hamilton
      Producer
      Jim Hamilton, Brenda Robinson
      Screenwriter
      Jacob Hamilton
      Production Co
      Ralph Smyth Entertainment, Unanimous Media
      Genre
      Documentary, Biography
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jun 2, 2020
      Runtime
      1h 13m
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