He Got Game (VHS, 1998)

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Immerse yourself in the intense drama of "He Got Game," available on VHS. This 1998 Touchstone release captures the essence of basketball through the lens of both a seasoned player and a young boy's dreams. Denzel Washington delivers a powerful performance alongside Ray Allen in this full-screen edition that brings the court to your living room. Spike Lee's directorial touch infuses the film with energy and realism, while the English language narrative keeps you engaged from start to finish. Not just a game, "He Got Game" is a poignant exploration of talent, ambition, and the hoops that lead us there.

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Spike Lee turns his attention to the high-stakes world of basketball with this charged drama. Jake Shuttlesworth (Denzel Washington) is serving 15 years for playing a role in the death of his wife. His son, Jesus (Ray Allen), is the best high school basketball player in the country. One week before Jesus must sign a letter of intent to the college of his choice, Jake is granted a temporary reprieve. The catch is that the state's governor wants the prodigy to go to his alma mater and is willing to consider commuting Jake's sentence if he can persuade Jesus to go there. When the time comes for Jesus to make a decision, both father and son are forced to confront their past and present actions--as a role reversal has taken place during Jake's time in prison that sparks a heated confrontation on the basketball court. Lee's unusual choice to use the music of Aaron Copland, an American classical composer, for the soundtrack and his concept of pairing it with the national sport of basketball is a contrast that is made even more striking by the other contributing artists, notably the insistent urban sound provided by Public Enemy.

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UPC0786936066937
eBay Product ID (ePID)3287972

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DirectorSpike Lee, Shelton Jackson Lee
GenreDrama
Movie/TV TitleHe Got Game
RatingR
Leading RoleDenzel Washington, Ray Allen
Signal StandardNTSC

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FormatVhs
Film CountryUSA
Release Date19980915

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