Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story
Aspiration Entertainment | Release Date (Streaming): April 16, 2020
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Danieljim2525Jun 15, 2020
Imagine my surprise when I sat down to watch a sports documentary and ended up crying at the end! A powerful portrayal of a truly great man. I wish I could have know Kenny Sailor, but I'm just glad I got this glimpse into his amazing life.
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jmedlin34Jun 16, 2020
Kenny Sailors belongs in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, period. However, I learned more about humility and sacrifice in this film than I did basketball. This is a great story of a great man and I'm glad that I, and countlessKenny Sailors belongs in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, period. However, I learned more about humility and sacrifice in this film than I did basketball. This is a great story of a great man and I'm glad that I, and countless others, will have the opportunity to continue to learn from his legacy.… Expand
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ZachTheBoldJun 17, 2020
Jump Shot is one of the most well thought out documentaries I have ever seen. The story of Kenny Sailors transcends his major impact on the sport of basketball and moves into the beauty of what makes us human. It is such a shame that theJump Shot is one of the most well thought out documentaries I have ever seen. The story of Kenny Sailors transcends his major impact on the sport of basketball and moves into the beauty of what makes us human. It is such a shame that the limited theatrical release of this movie never came to be but if you know the story of Kenny Sailors, it's not surprising that would happen.
This film is engineered to keep you interested the whole way through. The film integrates sports history, human experience, and great visuals to create a wonderful mural of such a wonderful life.… Expand
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EthanRiceJun 20, 2020
The untold story of Kenny Sailors, who introduced the jump shot to the game of basketball, unfolds in this documentary through innovative graphic use, animation, interviews with an all-star line-up of basketball greats and instantly endearingThe untold story of Kenny Sailors, who introduced the jump shot to the game of basketball, unfolds in this documentary through innovative graphic use, animation, interviews with an all-star line-up of basketball greats and instantly endearing footage of the late Sailors himself. The film exposes the life of a man whose story encompassed far more than just the integral move he introduced to his chosen sport. From military service to championing athletics for girls to uprooting his life and career to care for the woman he loved, the many facets of Sailors' life make for cinema as engaging as a breakneck basketball game. "Jump Shot" will have you cheering, laughing and crying by the end, and leave your love of the game and life itself a little fuller for knowing this story.… Expand
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SamWilliams77Jun 26, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jumpshot is a documentary that covers a man with a very long and interesting life. The subject matter alone is enough to entertain, yet the style and pacing are expertly done as well. The film doesn’t drag, it moves into each stage of Kenny Sailors’ life with a brisk pace, yet gives each aspect importance. The interviews are fun and engaging, Sailors’ commentary is moving and he has a lot of charisma. There are occasional partially animated segments that lend a bit of uniqueness to the style of the film. The narrative of giving a man who had a huge impact on the modern game of basketball more credit and recognition is well executed and gives the film a feeling of importance. Really, I wish it was a little longer and covered more of his life in Alaska, maybe with one or two more anecdotes from Sailors. However, that simply tells you how much fun this documentary is and how interesting a person Kenny Sailors is.… Expand
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stark25Jun 19, 2020
The story of Kenny Sailors is one that all basketball lovers must know. The overall production of the movie was fantastic, viewers are quickly drawn into the fascinating story of this man's life and all he did for the great sport ofThe story of Kenny Sailors is one that all basketball lovers must know. The overall production of the movie was fantastic, viewers are quickly drawn into the fascinating story of this man's life and all he did for the great sport of basketball. A great movie and a must-watch for all sports lovers.… Expand
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