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Ball Don't Lie (2008)
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Ball Don't Lie (2008)

Genre
Drama
Release Date
April 26, 2008
Studio
Night and Day Pictures
Official Site
http://www.balldontliemovie.com/
Genre
Drama
Release Date
April 26, 2008
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
102 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Night and Day Pictures
Official Site
http://www.balldontliemovie.com/
Director
Brin Hill
Producer
Brin Hill, Michael Roiff
Screenwriter
Brin Hill
Starring
  • Grayson Boucher
  • Dania Ramirez as Carmen
  • Emilie de Ravin as Baby
  • Ricardo Chavira as Ruben
  • Ludacris as Julius
  • Rosanna Arquette
  • Kim Hidalgo
  • James Pickens Jr.
  • Harold Perrineau as Jimmy
  • Melissa Leo as Georgia
  • Nick Cannon as Mico

Set against the gritty backdrop of New York City's underground street basketball scene, Ball Don't Lie follows Sticky, a troubled young man played by Grayson Boucher, whose life is defined by obsessive compulsive disorder and the relentless rhythm of the game. When he meets the beautiful and compassionate Dania Ramirez, she offers him a rare glimpse of stability and affection, forcing him to confront the deep-seated trauma that has shaped his existence. Directed by Brin Hill, this raw and emotional drama draws Sticky into a world of high-stakes pick-up games, where his talent on the court is both his escape and his prison. As he navigates a dangerous relationship with a possessive gangster, played by Ludacris, and the pressures of a dysfunctional home life with his mother, portrayed by Rosanna Arquette, Sticky must decide whether he can break free from the cycles of violence and fear that threaten to consume him. With a powerful supporting cast including Emilie de Ravin, Melissa Leo, and Nick Cannon, the film delivers a gripping and authentic look at love, redemption, and the fight for one's own sanity.

GENRE: Drama YEAR: 2008
Ratings:
20
SCORE
TMDB 2.0/10