Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team(2009)
Exposing the truth behind the Seattle SuperSonics' tragic exodus after 41 years in the Emerald City
Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team Synopsis
"Sonicsgate" is a feature documentary film exposing the truth behind how Seattle lost the SuperSonics after a heated legal battle in 2008. The perfect storm of corporate greed and political impotence formed to rob loyal Seattle sports fans of their oldest professional franchise. The team's celebrated 41-year run in Seattle included an NBA Championship, three Western Conference titles, six division titles and legendary players such as Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp, Ray Allen, Tom Chambers, Xavier McDaniel, Jack Sikma, Freddy Brown, Slick Watts and Spencer Haywood... just to name a few. As NBA salaries skyrocketed following the 1999 player lockout, the league's business model changed to require expansive new buildings paid for with taxpayer dollars. Seattle's KeyArena, built in 1995 as a remodel of the old Seattle Coliseum, just wouldn't cut it anymore according to NBA Commissioner David Stern...
Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team (2009) is a drama and documentary film directed by Jason Reid, released on October 9, 2009 with a runtime of 2h. It stars John Keister, Slade Gorton, Sam Perkins and Brent Barry. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Jason Reid
- Writers:
- Camp Jones, Colin White, Darren Lund
- Budget:
- $30
- Status:
- Released
Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team before you stream it.
Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Keister
as Narrator
- Slade Gorton
Slade Gorton
as Himself
- Sam Perkins
Sam Perkins
as Himself
- Brent Barry
Brent Barry
as Himself
- Nick Collison
Nick Collison
as Himself
- Desmond Mason
Desmond Mason
as Himself
- Jamal Crawford
Jamal Crawford
as Himself
Aaron Brooks
as Himself
- Doug Christie
Doug Christie
as Himself
- Jim McIlvaine
Jim McIlvaine
as Himself
- James Donaldson
James Donaldson
as Himself
Sherman Alexie
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Jason Reid, written by Camp Jones, Colin White and Darren Lund.
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Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team?
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The main cast of Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team (2009) includes John Keister, Slade Gorton, Sam Perkins, Brent Barry and Nick Collison. The film was directed by Jason Reid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team released?
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Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team was released on October 9, 2009 and runs for 2h.
Is Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team worth watching?
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Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team (2009) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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