Not too much in production values got put into this independent film released from United Artists about the early days of the Harlem Globetrotters. A lot of
basketball footage narrated by legendary announcers Bill Stern and Marty
Glickman.
One thing that does come through is protagonist Abe Saperstein's love of sports
and basketball in particular. Dane Clark does a great job in portraying the
perpetually boosting Saperstein, promoting his team before they became
semi-pro legends.
The Harlem Globetrotters are now a legend combining skill and love the
game. Hard to believe that a lot of stuffed shirts in the sports establishment
were down on these guys.
Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee are the only other names you might know in the cast. Poitier plays Clark's assistant and Dee his wife. Note we don't see Sid out
on the court, he knew his limitations.
For basketball fans everywhere.
