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Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story

Documentary

2019, Movie, 1h 20min

Introducing his never before seen 'leaping one-hander' to the masses on a national level, Kenny Sailors quickly grew to be a fan favorite while leading his Wyoming Cowboys to the Collegiate National Championship in Madison Square Garden in 1943. But after playing on several losing teams in an unstable, emerging league now known as the NBA, Kenny disappeared into the Alaskan wilderness only to be forgotten by the sport he helped pioneer. Now, nearly sixty years later, the multitude of people he has touched along the way have forced Kenny’s humble reemergence.

Country: United States

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Critic Lynnette Nicholas

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The film's straightforward style is a good match for Sailors' personality.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

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"Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story" is a documentary that tells the forgotten tale of basketball legend Kenny Sailors, who invented the iconic jump shot that changed the game forever. From his early days as a fan favorite leading his team to victory, to his disappearance into the Alaskan wilderness, Kenny's story is one of triumph, loss, and ultimately, rediscovery. Through interviews with those who knew him best, this film shares the incredible journey of a man who left an indelible mark on the sport he loved.

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