Storyline
HOOPS AFRICA: UBUNTU MATTERS is a collection of stories that celebrates the past, present, and future of basketball in Africa, spotlighting the sport's impact on society and its development on the continent. From the dreams of a young Zimbabwean player to honoring the NBA legends who paved the way before him, this film journeys through the growth of the game in Africa. Centering on basketball nonprofit Hoops 4 Hope in South Africa and Zimbabwe, this documentary uncovers the role the African philosophy of Ubuntu played in the Boston Celtics' 2008 NBA Championship season and also documents the historic 2015 NBA Africa Game. Featuring Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo, Adam Silver, Luol Deng, Luc Mbah a Moute, Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, and many more NBA greats, this documentary shows us all why #UbuntuMatters.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Dikembe Mutombo
Self
Hakeem Olajuwon
Self
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Self
Serge Ibaka
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters was released on December 24, 2017.
The runtime of Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters is 47m.
Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters is a Documentary movie.
Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The main cast of Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters includes Dikembe Mutombo, Hakeem Olajuwon, Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters is originally in English.