Elevate(2011)
Elevate Synopsis
From a basketball academy in Senegal, to the high-pressure world of American prep schools, the film documents the extraordinary personal journeys of four particularly tall West African Muslim teenage boys with NBA dreams.
Elevate (2011) is a documentary film directed by Anne Buford, released on October 21, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Amadou Gallo Fall and Papa Madethie 'Dethie' Fall. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Anne Buford
- Producers:
- Anne Buford, Chiemi Karasawa, Mark Becker
- Production:
- sharp 7 films, Isotope Films
- Status:
- Released
Elevate (2011) Trailer
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Elevate Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Anne Buford, produced by Anne Buford, Chiemi Karasawa and Mark Becker.
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Elevate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Elevate – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elevate online?
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Elevate (2011) is available to stream on Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Elevate?
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The main cast of Elevate (2011) includes Amadou Gallo Fall and Papa Madethie 'Dethie' Fall. The film was directed by Anne Buford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elevate released?
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Elevate was released on October 21, 2011 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Elevate worth watching?
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Elevate (2011) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Elevate?
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Yes. The official Elevate trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.