Review of On the Shoulders of Giants (2011) by Raul V — 24 Jul 2011
Lost in the time of highly paid players, over-hyped sensations, & lucrative endorsement deals, is the history of the game...in particular this remarkable story about the greatest team you've never heard about.
With the help of many intriguing interviews of the likes of Bill Russell, Chuck D, Cornell West, Jerry West, Clyde Drexler, Bob Costas, Carmelo Anthony, & many more, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar helps bring light to the story of the Harlem Renaissance (The Rens) of the 20's, 30's, & 40's.
They were the first team to ever win the first integrated national basketball championship of the world. They owned a record that would stir envy from any organization nowadays. They were paid meagerly.
They faced horrible racism throughout the north & south. Most importantly...they paved the way for the future of integration in basketball & the way the game would be played for generations to come.
If you are fan of the game...WATCH THIS DOC! Red Box or Netflix Instant that shit!
This review of On the Shoulders of Giants (2011) was written by Raul V on 24 July 2011.
On the Shoulders of Giants has generally received positive reviews.
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