Just Wright (HBO)

About Just Wright (HBO)

Just Wright is a 2010 American romantic comedy film directed by Sanaa Hamri. The film tells the story of Leslie Wright, a physical therapist who falls in love with her professional basketball player patient, Scott McKnight, whom she's helping recover from a career-threatening injury.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures and was shot in various locations in New Jersey and New York. The dedication and professionalism of the cast and crew are evident in the high-quality production value of the film.

Actors

• Queen Latifah portrays Leslie Wright, a dedicated and friendly physical therapist. Latifah’s natural charm and comedic timing shine in her portrayal of Leslie.
• Common plays Scott McKnight, a renowned NBA player. Common superbly portrays his character's determination and embarks on his journey to recovery.
• Paula Patton plays Morgan Alexander, Leslie’s childhood friend. Patton perfectly captures the ambition and competitive nature of her character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Just Wright is one of the few films to center on a woman of color as the lead in a romantic comedy.
• The director, Sanaa Hamri, helmed several Queen Latifah’s music videos before working on Just Wright.
• Several real-life NBA players made cameo appearances in the movie.

Quotes

• "In this game of life, your family is the court and the ball is your heart. No matter how hard you dribble, if you don't have a court to put it in, it's just a ball. That's why every player needs a home court." - Leslie Wright
• "True love? Man, ain't nothing true about love. Love just gets in the way of success." - Scott McKnight

Music, Soundtrack

• "Champion" by Queen Latifah
• "Weekend In New England" by Barry Manilow
• "Momma's Boy" by Lyle Workman