Hook is a 1991 american fantasy adventure film directed by steven spielberg and written by james v. They describe his amazing skills and unstable home life in the documentary film, hooked. Many have suggested he had the ability to become one of the greatest nba stars ever. The film moves back to mitchells youth in oakland in the 1980s and includes footage of him in games and on the playground.
Skolnik is president of def jam founder russell simmons and has the title of political director. Formerly a point guard in the nba, he was a tentime nba allstar, a fivetime allnba first team member, as well as a ninetime nba alldefensive team member. Ill be spending most of my weekend playing my franchise on 2k and listening towatching nba documentaries. I first heard about the legendary hook mitchell several years ago when the film was released around 2004, but i had totally forgotten about it. Hooked, a narrative about lgbt homeless youth where the profits go to affiliated charities. I like to watch films cold with very little research about the story or filmmakers themselves. He played a couple years in college, but could never turn his back to drugs and a life of crime. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell, released in 2003, traces the life of demetrius. Rebound of a lifetime months after parole, playground. Without commercial breaks, the full movie demetrius and the gladiators has a duration of 101 minutes. The story is heartfelt, and the performance of each character is loaded with insight, which reveals itself as the story plays out. Hooked the legend of demetrius hook mitchell hook by. Hooked the legend of demetrius hook mitchell rodney king. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell 2003 is a documentary movie starring calvin andrews and antonio davis.
Wiki will tell you his birthday was yesterday but demetrius hook mitchell has today as his birthday on facebook so im wishing the man that gary payton once said was better than him, jason kidd, jr rider, brian shaw and antonio davis cake with some candles today. The 20 greatest basketball players to never play in the nba. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell movie posters,high res movie posters image for hooked. A hook is a fresh idea for a story that instantly makes show business people interested in reading your script, and then makes the audience want to see your movie. Hooked the legend of demetrius hook mitchell youtube. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell, tells of his days on the oakland playgrounds where he made his name. You can watch this full movie free with english subtitles on movie television channels, renting the dvd or with vod services video on demand player, hulu and ppv pay per view, netflix. The tribecaespn sports film festival will begin friday, april 24 and run. A hook is the concept of the picture in a nutshell.
Dreams cut short online museum of african american. Demetrius hook mitchell about writing the personal blog. Nevertheless, primo was raised in the big apple along with texas. A controversial legacy published by jason cline youtube. Apr 25, 2019 michael skolnik born august 15, 1978 is an american business executive, entrepreneur, film producer, television personality, news commentator, civil rights activist and motivational speaker. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.
But there is a streetball legend who rises above them all demetrius hook mitchell has been called one of the best basketball players never to make it to the nba, and can name superstar nba. Other top players, such as jason kidd and brian shaw, agree. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell 2003 on imdb. Raised in the drug infested, crimeridden streets of west oakland, california, demetrius hook mitchell was born to a drug addicted mother and a father he never knew. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell, released in 2003, traces the life of demetrius mitchell, who, at 5feet10, built his legendary playground status because of his amazing hops that enabled him to dunk 360 degrees over a late model honda accord car. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell 2003 william oneill, michael skolnik on allmovie the documentary hooked. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell, full movie full movie 2003. Sep 11, 2015 demetrius hook mitchell is a former streetball player from oakland. Without commercial breaks, the full movie hooked has a duration of 11 minutes. Movie search results for hooked the legend of demetrius.
Oct 25, 2004 you know you sleep in some dirt and in some mud, and you cant, you know, you cant do nothing about it. Gary payton is one of the top point guards in the nba. Jason kidd, gary payton, demetrius mitchell, brian shaw, antonio davis. Among the nba players who grew up with mitchell, and now speak of his talent with great admiration, are brian shaw, antonio davis, jason kidd and gary payton. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell tells the story of a playground basketball star whose descent into drugs and. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell tells the story of a playground basketball star whose descent into drugs and crime destroyed any chance he had of becoming a professional athlete. Oakland is home to many nba stars but there is a streetball legend that rises above them all.
Oakland, california is the birthplace to more nba basketball stars than any other city in the country. Oct 10, 2019 i like to watch films cold with very little research about the story or filmmakers themselves. You know you sleep in some dirt and in some mud, and you cant, you know, you cant do nothing about it. Hooked is a compelling and artful documentary by filmmakers michael skolnik and william o neill, which traces the life of demetrius mitchell, who, at 5feet9, built his legendary playground status by several public exhibits of his extraordinary talent, such as jumping over the top of a volkswagen car and slam dunking a basketball. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell documentary 5 may 2003 usa raised in the drug infested, crimeridden streets of west oakland, california, demetrius hook mitchell was born to a drug addicted mother and a father he never knew. But there is a streetball legend who rises above them all demetrius hook mitchell has. Apr 18, 2017 jason kidd also has a small ownership stake in the team.
The legend of demetrius hook mitchell william oneill, michael skolnik on allmovie. These words are spoken by demetrius hook mitchell also known as waliy abdur rahim, the subject of michael skolnik and william oneills documentary hooked. Hooked will bring awareness to human trafficking and help people to see autism through a new lens. Growing up on basketball, he became close friends with some of basketballs greatest players, including. You know, i met him the gym, says master p, in an interview included on the dvd of hooked. Espn and tribeca have teamed to create the leading annual showcase for sports films and storytelling. Published on september 11th, 2015 on by david astramskas. Yet, most of the free world hasnt heard of this mythic figure who only stands five feet nine inches bec. Hooked the legend of demetrius hook mitchell by kicked down productions youtube. Im aware there are a few lists on rnba and in rdocumentaries but theyre dated and incomplete.
The basketball documentary never too late full movie duration. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 in this sequel to the robe, the corrupt emperor caligula jay robinson believes that the sacred robe of christ has magical powers, and will stop at nothing. The film moves back to mitchell s youth in oakland in the 1980s and includes footage of him in games and on the playground. Hooked is the proverbial cautionary tale, but well shot at the point where demetrius hook mitchell, a playground legend on the courts of oakland, is on the verge of and then is released from prison for drug charges. Rebound of a lifetime months after parole, playground basketball legend helps kids learn from his mistakes or heard fans of all ages shouting his. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell is now my favourite basketball documentary. So, music is regarded as the primary supply of dj premier net worth, at the same time. He won his only nba championship in 2011 as an associate of the dallas mavericks, and. But there is a streetball legend who rises above them all demetrius hook mitchell has been called one of the best basketball players never.
This is a guy who could shake a gary payton at the top of the key, and then dunk over a 7 footer in the key jazzlakersbulls center greg foster, who played on. Besides the mentioned engagements, hes also understood in the couple called gang starr. Nov 16, 2008 but there is a streetball legend who rises above them all demetrius hook mitchell has been called one of the best basketball players never to make it to the nba, and can name superstar nba. Hooked is a movie about a man who believes he found his perfect soulmate, but his autism keeps him from realizing shes actually a prostitute. But there is a streetball legend named demetrius hook mitchell who rises above them all. The legend of demetrius hook mitchell 2003 william oneill, michael skolnik on allmovie. It stars robin williams as peter banning peter pan, dustin hoffman as captain hook, julia roberts as tinker bell, bob hoskins as mr. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 2003 movies 2003. Demetrius hook mitchell picks up the telephone on the other side of.
Find similar and related movies for ucla dynasty 2007 on allmovie. Martha skolnik, michael skolnik, rob stone, william oneill. He grew up with demetrius hook mitchell and says hook is better than he is. Find information about hooked the legend of demetrius hook mitchell watch hooked the legend of demetrius hook mitchell on allmovie.
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