Full-Court Miracle (2003)

About Full-Court Miracle

"Full-Court Miracle" is a 2003 Disney Channel Original Movie. The film is inspired by the true story of University of Virginia basketball star Lamont Carr. It presents the story of an African-American college basketball player who becomes a coach for a yeshiva university basketball team and helps them strive for success.

Making / Production

The film was a Walt Disney Television-produced project, directed by Stuart Gillard, and written by Robert Schwartz. Production of the film mainly took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Actors

• Actor Alex D. Linz plays the role of Alex Schlotsky, a Jewish student who dreams of playing big-time basketball. Alex manifests a compelling charisma in his role, portraying his character's passion and determination with authenticity.
• Richard T. Jones appears as Lamont Carr, a former basketball player turned yeshiva team coach. Jones displays a strong performance - he brings life to his role with diverse emotions and a strong presence.
• R.H. Thomson plays Rabbi Lewis, adding depth to the otherwise comedically intended film. Thomson skillfully exhibits the wisdom and spiritual guidance of his character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on the true story of Lamont Carr, a Virginian basketball player.
• The film was shot predominantly in Ontario, Canada, despite being set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• This was one of the few times where Walt Disney explored sports-themed drama in its television movies.

Awards

While there were no awards won, "Full-Court Miracle" was appreciated by viewers for its inspiration, heartwarming story, and memorable performances.

Quotes

• "Heart, strength, faith, courage. These are the things that win the game." - Lamont Carr
• "You don't need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." - Rabbi Lewis

Music, Soundtrack

The movie's music was dominated by the film score given by Kevin Kiner, notable for producing energetic and nostalgic tunes for this inspiring movie. However, the movie does not have an officially released soundtrack.