Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story

2019Movie1 h 20 min

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A wholesome, hopeful documentary movie about sports and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Sports Documentary
  • Inspirational Biography
  • Basketball History
  • Overlooked Pioneer
  • American History
  • Character Study
  • Heartwarming Story
  • Human Resilience
  • Legacy Exploration
  • Authentic Portrayal

Cast

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Directed by
Jacob Hamilton
Music by
Joshua Myers

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Facts

March 11, 2019 · 1 h 20 min · Documentary

Released
March 11, 2019
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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Is Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (87).

Is Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.