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    Above the Rim - Wikipedia

    • Above the Rim is a 1994 American sports drama film co-written and directed by Jeff Pollack in his directorial debut. The screenplay was written by Barry Michael Cooper, adapted from a story by Benny Medina. The film stars Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Marlon Wayans, and Leon. Considered the conclusion to Cooper's "Harlem Trilogy" (the preceding films b… See more

    Release dateMarch 23, 1994 (USA)
    Content ratingR · TV-MA · TV-14
    GenreCrime · Drama · Sport · Thriller
    Directed byJeff Pollack
    Plot

    Kyle-Lee Watson is a talented basketball player who is about to graduate from high school. While he waits to find out if he will receive a scholarship to Georgetown University, he finds himself in a difficult dilemma ov… See more

    Cast

    • Duane Martin as Kyle-Lee Watson, a talented basketball player who is determined to be accepted to Georgetown University, to play for their basketball team, the Hoyas. He is seen as cocky and hot tempered b… See more

    Production

    Filming for Above the Rim took place from October to November 1993, beginning on October 18 in Harlem, New York City. Allen Payne was the original choice to play Kyle Watson, but was rejected by Pollack in favor of Du… See more

    Reception

    The film was released on March 23, 1994, grossing $3,738,800 on opening weekend. At the end of its theatrical run, it had grossed a total of $16,192,320.
    1995 MTV Movie Awards
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