The First Basket (2008)

It uncovers a fascinating and largely forgotten chapter of the game's history that is well worth revisiting. Full Review

A valuable reminder that for nearly three decades, basketball was dominated by Jewish players -- and coaches who found the sport an ideal vehicle for assimilation in the United States. Full Review

When the history of the sport is allowed to unfold through the reminiscences of geriatric Yiddish pros, pic approaches the richness of its impressive archival trove. Too often, however, director David... Full Review

The First Basket, a functional (if narrowly interesting) history lesson by the filmmaker David Vyorst, recollects the rich history of Jewish participation in basketball.

David Vyorst's comprehensive and celebratory documentary presents the stats in one easy-to-follow, nicely organized 86 minutes. Full Review

The First Basket is a moderately interesting documentary about a moderately interesting subject. Full Review

Filled with terrific archival footage, The Last Basket is engrossing and fun, but tends to go on a bit too long. Full Review

Students of the game will find the archival footage interesting, but casual filmgoers will likely be frustrated by the slavish on-court devotion to unflashy fundamentals and the inexcusable lack of du... Full Review

Unforgiveable are the kitschy, Photoshopped graphics that maddeningly mock the defenseless interviewees from the sidelines. Full Review

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