38 at the Garden
- 2022
- 38m
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7.0/10
1.2K
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Follows the cultural impact of NBA trailblazer Jeremy Lin during his 2011-12 season with the New York Knicks and the cultural phenomenon known as "Linsanity".Follows the cultural impact of NBA trailblazer Jeremy Lin during his 2011-12 season with the New York Knicks and the cultural phenomenon known as "Linsanity".Follows the cultural impact of NBA trailblazer Jeremy Lin during his 2011-12 season with the New York Knicks and the cultural phenomenon known as "Linsanity".
- Awards
- 2 wins & 4 nominations total
Kobe Bryant
- Self
- (archive footage)
Rachel Maddow
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Dirk Nowitzki
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Barack Obama
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
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You don't have to be a basketball fan to appreciate this profoundly moving, very topical short documentary. It goes to the heart of the problem of stereotypes, bias, and racism we are currently experiencing in this country.
But it's more than that, it's also the story of how parents can support their child's dream, and not theirs. It's an Asian American story that inspired and will inspire generation of young kids, and hopefully parents as well. Relive the "wave off" and imagine what that gesture can mean for people that doubt themselves, because they are not supposed to be good at something.
On top of that, it's awesome to relive Linsanity, that brief but epic moment of greatness and making the impossible, possible.
But it's more than that, it's also the story of how parents can support their child's dream, and not theirs. It's an Asian American story that inspired and will inspire generation of young kids, and hopefully parents as well. Relive the "wave off" and imagine what that gesture can mean for people that doubt themselves, because they are not supposed to be good at something.
On top of that, it's awesome to relive Linsanity, that brief but epic moment of greatness and making the impossible, possible.
As a casual basketball viewer during the time of Linsanity, I thought it was inspiring to see an undrafted player generate the confidence required to excel in the NBA. The doc gave me greater insight into Lin's foundation and where that confidence came from. Stories of people believing in themselves despite odds transfer a sense of pride we as viewers can tap into in our personal lives. It was beautifully shot and cut in a way that kept me wanting to hear and see what was next. Animations of crowds celebrating during Linsanity took me back to the era where he was going off. Amazing job to the entire team and recommend you give it a watch.
Excellent documentary on an inspiring moment in history, all the hard work that led up to it, and how it fits into the context of the Asian American experience today. A moment in history when everyone was caught up watching an underdog succeed in defeating the titans of the game.
Great mix of interviews of fellow players and fans of the NBA along with animation segments to dramatize key moments. Here is an athlete who played at the top of his game while still managing to be a decent human being, imagine that, sometimes rare in professional sports. Should be necessary viewing for all the kids out there looking for motivation and inspiration in pursuing their dreams and ambitions against all odds.
Great mix of interviews of fellow players and fans of the NBA along with animation segments to dramatize key moments. Here is an athlete who played at the top of his game while still managing to be a decent human being, imagine that, sometimes rare in professional sports. Should be necessary viewing for all the kids out there looking for motivation and inspiration in pursuing their dreams and ambitions against all odds.
As a big NBA fan, this gave my chills. Also this story so much more about than just basketball. A story so rare that no matter what team you support, you rooting for this guy.
Jeremy was never one of the guys, until he became one of them. I don't know about you guys, but the first game, the first moment of him subbing into the game, you can just feel the energy like "oh, he's here to do something, okayyy imma watch this. Let's see what happens."
A story about possibility and an once in a lifetime chance at making something out of this life. The underdog stories is something so powerful, you better prep yourself up if your going against one. He's not trying to take your spot, he's just making room for himself.
Jeremy was never one of the guys, until he became one of them. I don't know about you guys, but the first game, the first moment of him subbing into the game, you can just feel the energy like "oh, he's here to do something, okayyy imma watch this. Let's see what happens."
A story about possibility and an once in a lifetime chance at making something out of this life. The underdog stories is something so powerful, you better prep yourself up if your going against one. He's not trying to take your spot, he's just making room for himself.
I love sports documentaries more than watching sports. So many good stories out there about how someone beat the odds. This story is a perfect example. Incredibly inspiring thing to witness. It makes you want to get to work on things. It's also a prefect example of preaching and victimization. I remember right when this story broke and reading about it. I don't recall one single thing about race and soon i became a fan before seeing the guy play. Was i surprised, sure. Did i or anyone else care, no. But the way the story is told here, is not how I remembered it. Took a perfectly good story and made it about something else.
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