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Director Ward Serrill takes the camera far beyond the court to capture the inspirational true story of the Roosevelt Roughriders girls' basketball team during six turbulent seasons. Meet Darnellia Russell, the talented inner-city tough girl who battles off the court challenges to regain eligibility, and Bill Resler, tax professor turned hard-driving coach with an unorthodox style, who turns the team around. One need not have any interest in basketball to be moved by Ward Serrill's incredibly moving, hypnotically riveting documentary. A HOOP DREAMS-style story transposed onto females in middle-class Seattle, THE HEART OF THE GAME follows a high school basketball team's trials and tribulations over six years. Though it follows a team, the film is ultimately the story of two unique, courageous, very different individuals--coach Bill Resler and star point guard Darnellia Russell. Resler, who has very little experience as a coach, has given up his career as a University of Washington economics professor to help out the Roosevelt Roughriders and their struggle to win the coveted state championship. Resler proves a brilliant and unorthodox coach, with an almost metaphysical approach to athletic leadership. Along the way there are setbacks of all sorts, not least of which is the race and class barrier between the poor, African-American Darnellia and her paler, richer teammates. With seamless editing, powerful characters and multiple subplots, Serrill's film unfolds like a great epic. And adding to the tale's innate drama is some excellent basketball footage, which should prove compelling even to those without an athletic bone in his or her body. Rousing and complex, THE HEART OF THE GAME is documentary at its most powerful and spirited. Award-winning musician Ludacris narrates. Theatrical Release: June 16, 2006 Heart Of The Game Reviews: 4 stars out of 5 -- "[E]ngrossing....Give it a shot...and you'll be bouncing all the way home."-- Neil Smith, Total Film "Resler is an absolute goldmine of inspirational soundbites..."-- Gilda Williams, Sight and Sound 3 stars out of 4 -- "There's no denying the exuberant energy and emotional force of this movie. It gets you."
-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone 4 stars out of 5 -- "[Y]ou'll be smiling and happy as you leave THE HEART OF THE GAME, with a newfound respect for girls' basketball and those who play it."
-- Tim Cogshell, Box Office "An exhilarating story of loyalty and perseverance....[The film] succeeds as both inspiration and social commentary."
-- Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times "Ms. Russell is a prodigy on the court and has all the makings of a classic sports hero."
-- Manohla Dargis, New York Times
This is the only Ward Serrell video. Heart Of The Game | List Price | $14.99 (You save $4.74) | | Studio | Buena Vista Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 2006 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  36139  | | CD Universe Part number | 7361170 | | Catalog number | 05060600 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Feb 27, 2007 | | Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | for brief strong language. | | Running Time | 103 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled | | Movie Details | Color; Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled |
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Heart Of The Game DVD Region 1
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Anamorphic Widescreen -
1.85
Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, Spanish
Subtitles - French - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Alterenate Scenes - Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary by Ward Serrill
Interviews: Ludacris - Narrator; Bill Resler, Darnellia Russell - Featured
Behind the Scenes: Making-of THE HEART OF THE GAME
Audio Commentary: Ward Serrill - Director
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