"Take away the business, the media, the hype around the game. If you want to see pure love, look at Kenny." Kevin Durant's view of the subject of "Jump Shot" captures well the spirit of the documentary and the man at its center - a humble, unlikely star who saw basketball more as a means to connect with and help others than a path to fame.
Using artful and original story-telling techniques, director Jacob Hamilton and his team craft a powerful retelling of the story of one of basketball's most influential players who, until now, has been too often forgotten. Sailors is an easily-likable subject and his inspiring story goes far beyond the court, leaving the viewer fulfilled in more than just learning who introduced the jump shot. This documentary is one to cheer for.
Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story
2019
Action / Biography / Documentary / Sport
Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story
2019
Action / Biography / Documentary / Sport
Plot summary
Jump Shot uncovers the inspiring true story of Kenny Sailors, the proclaimed developer of the modern day jump shot in basketball. He defined the game, but only now is he ready to share his thoughts on why the game never defined him.
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An Inspiring Tale On and Off the Court
I watched this film for the basketball, got a lot more than that
Wow. I loved this documentary. From the animations, to the old videos of Mr. Sailors, and everything in between, the film was wonderfully crafted and orchestrated to tell a story about significantly more than sports. While I love basketball and am thankful to understand more about the origins of the game, I'm even more thankful to know that a man like Kenny Sailors was advocating for the people he encountered because of basketball. This is a beautiful story. Job well-done by Jacob Hamilton.
Basketball History
Honestly enjoyed this film way more then I expected. As a basketball fan this film speaks volumes about the evolution of the game of basketball and how ones mans actions can change the world.