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Sweetwater (2023)

2023-04-14 · 1h 59m · EN
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The man who changed the game.

In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA.

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Martin GuiguiDirector, Writer

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Everett OsborneEverett OsborneNathaniel "Sweetwater" CliftonCary ElwesCary ElwesNed IrishRichard DreyfussRichard DreyfussMaurice PodoloffJeremy PivenJeremy PivenJoe LapchickKevin PollakKevin PollakAbe SapersteinJim CaviezelJim CaviezelSports WriterMike StarrMike StarrEddie GottliebJim MeskimenJim MeskimenMiles SlocumEric RobertsEric RobertsJuddJason SklarJason SklarDonnie GrossmanAshani RobertsAshani RobertsSweetwater's MotherRobert Ri'chardRobert Ri'chardPop

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1950sBasketballNba

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · HistoryTheme affinity1950s · Basketball · NbaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference103106Actor preference35567 · 57583 · 99473Country preferenceUs

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What is Sweetwater about?

In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA.

How long is Sweetwater?

Sweetwater has a runtime of 119 minutes.

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