Between the multi-million dollar NBA negotiations and the news of a legal paternity lawsuit that are bouncing around, I find myself intrigued by this young, global icon. Leading me to the question “Where did LeBron James come from?” The answer is simple to find at the library. Look no further than the DVD ‘More Than a Game,’ a documentary released last March which explains the remarkable story of LeBron’s humble beginnings.
The film follows five talented young basketball players from Akron, Ohio in a remarkable coming-of-age story about uncommon friendships in the face of all too common adversities. Coached by a charismatic but inexperienced player's father, and led by LeBron James, the "Fab Five's" improbable seven-year journey leads them from a decrepit inner-city gym to a national high school championship.
Along the way, the close-knit team is repeatedly tested--both on and off the court--as James' exploding worldwide celebrity threatens to destroy everything they've set out to achieve together. Combining a series of unforgettable one-on-one interviews with rare news footage, never-before-seen home videos and personal family photographs, this documentary brings a heart-warming and wholly American story to life.
If you are interested in more than the commercial news of basketball trading and looking for a fascinating human interest angle, you can check out ‘More Than A Game’ from Newport Library today.
