Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters(2017)
A celebratory look at basketball in Africa, and how the philosophy of Ubuntu helped shape the Boston Celtics' 2008 championship season.
Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters Synopsis
HOOPS AFRICA: UBUNTU MATTERS is a collection of stories that celebrates the past, present, and future of basketball in Africa, spotlighting the sport's impact on society and its development on the continent. From the dreams of a young Zimbabwean player to honoring the NBA legends who paved the way before him, this film journeys through the growth of the game in Africa. Centering on basketball nonprofit Hoops 4 Hope in South Africa and Zimbabwe, this documentary uncovers the role the African philosophy of Ubuntu played in the Boston Celtics' 2008 NBA Championship season and also documents the historic 2015 NBA Africa Game. Featuring Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo, Adam Silver, Luol Deng, Luc Mbah a Moute, Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, and many more NBA greats, this documentary shows us all why #UbuntuMatters.
Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters (2017) is a documentary film, released on December 24, 2017 with a runtime of 47m. It stars Dikembe Mutombo, Hakeem Olajuwon, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Serge Ibaka.
- Status:
- Released
Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dikembe Mutombo
as Self
Hakeem Olajuwon
as Self
Giannis Antetokounmpo
as Self
- Serge Ibaka
Serge Ibaka
as Self
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Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters online?
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Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters?
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The main cast of Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters (2017) includes Dikembe Mutombo, Hakeem Olajuwon, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Serge Ibaka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters released?
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Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters was released on December 24, 2017 and runs for 47m.