More than a Game

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For the 2007 book about cricket, see More Than a Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years.
More than a Game
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Kristopher Belman
Produced by Harvey Mason, Jr.
Kristopher Belman
Kevin Mann
Written by Kristopher Belman
Brad Hogan
Starring LeBron James
Dru Joyce III
Romeo Travis
Sian Cotton
Willie McGee
Dru Joyce II
Music by Harvey Mason, Jr.
Edited by Scott Balcerek
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release dates
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  • September 6, 2008 (2008-09-06) (Toronto International Film Festival)
  • October 2, 2009 (2009-10-02) (United States)
Running time
 105 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Box office $960,387[1]

More than a Game is a 2008 American documentary film that follows NBA superstar LeBron James and four of his teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Akron, Ohio, and James's journey to fame. The film trailer was released in April featuring the single "Stronger" by Mary J. Blige, which she released in support of the film. The soundtrack titled Music Inspired by More Than a Game was released September 28, 2009.[2] The film had limited theatrical release on October 2, 2009.

Plot

More Than A Game is a documentary that focuses in on 5 young basketball players - LeBron James, Dru Joyce III, Romeo Travis, Sian Cotton, Willie McGee - and their coach, Dru Joyce II, performing on an AAU team with the growing stardom of the future NBA superstar, LeBron James. Taking them through their pre-teens to high school, this film follows their incredible journey as the unknown Ohio team rises to the top of youth athletics.

Cast

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More Than A Game director Kristopher Belman, 2009

Soundtrack

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Main article: More Than a Game (soundtrack)
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James at a press conference in New York City discussing the film.

The music is mainly inspired by A .J. Mighton and John Colwill. An executive producer of the movie, Harvey Mason, Jr.,[3] also is an executive producer of the soundtrack album, Music Inspired by More Than a Game. The album was due for release on September 28, 2009 in the UK and September 29 in the United States.[4] Interscope is the main record label involved although Polow da Don's label Zone 4 inc/productions Mason's Harvey Mason Media the main production associates and publishers involved.[5] Producers for the project include Boi-1da, Danielle Rayna, Polow da Don and Jerome Harmon amongst others.[5]

The soundtrack features songs from Ester Dean, Drake, T.I., Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, and HamSquad Ft. Soulja Boy amongst others. The album also features additional vocals or raps from Chris Brown, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Toni Braxton, JoJo, Jordin Sparks, Ya Boy, Omarion, and Faith Evans plus others. A number of songs were released as singles. First, "Stronger" by Mary J Blige is the soundtrack's lead single and was released on August 4, 2009 to support the film and later on August 21, 2009 as the second single from Blige's ninth studio album also titled Stronger.[6] "Drop It Low" by Ester Dean (with Chris Brown) was released as a single on August 9, 2009 while "Forever" by Drake (featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne, & Eminem) was released as a single on September 15, 2009.

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