Sweetwater(2023)

PG-13
Rated PG-13 for some racial slurs, violence and smoking
1h 58m

Release Date: Apr 14, 2023 | Wide

In the fall of 1950, Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton makes history in his journey to become the first African American to sign an NBA contract, forever changing the game of basketball.

Releases

Original Release | Apr 14, 2023

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Box Office Results

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$351,010
Total US & Canada:
$541,633
Total Worldwide:
$541,633

Current Showtimes

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Director & Top Cast

Martin Guigui
Director

January Jones
Actor

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Surround 7.1

Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

In 1949, Abe Saperstein, who owned and coached the Harlem Globetrotters, organized an exhibition game in New York City against the NBA champions, the Minneapolis Lakers. The game was witnessed by Ned Irish, owner of the New York Knicks, and his coach, Joe Lapchick. The Lakers were outplayed by the talented and inventive Black Globetrotters, with Sweetwater Clifton impressing the crowd with his graceful athleticism. Lapchick and Irish took the lead in advocating for the integration of the team, with the support of NBA President Maurice Podoloff. They worked with other team owners in the league to create a groundbreaking moment in history. — Frank Liesenborgs