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The Queen of Basketball (2021): Cast

The Queen of Basketball (2021) movie poster

The Queen of Basketball is a 2021 documentary directed by Ben Proudfoot, starring Lusia Harris. It runs 22 minutes.

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The Queen of Basketball (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
22 min
Director
Ben Proudfoot
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Queen of Basketball About?

The premise of The Queen of Basketball without spoilers.

Lucy Harris was arguably the greatest women's basketball player, yet her story remains largely unknown. This documentary, part of the Almost Famous series, explores her remarkable career, which included winning three national championships and representing the United States in the 1976 Olympics. Despite being drafted into the NBA, her promising career was cut short, leaving many to wonder what might have been. The film seeks to uncover the reasons behind her disappearance from the world of professional sports and celebrate her extraordinary talent.

The Queen of Basketball Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • sports documentary
  • basketball sport
  • black woman
  • tall woman
  • basketball
  • basketball game
  • reference to larry bird
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Cast & crew

The Queen of Basketball Cast

Lusia Harris stars in The Queen of Basketball. Directed by Ben Proudfoot.

From the director

More from Ben Proudfoot

More films directed by Ben Proudfoot: The Last Repair Shop, The Silent Pulse of the Universe, The Lost Astronaut and Kim I Am.

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Videos

The Queen of Basketball Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

The Queen of Basketball (Official Trailer)
  • Clip The Queen of Basketball: When the N.B.A. Officially Drafted a Woman | 'Almost Famous' by Op-Docs
Details

The Queen of Basketball Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Queen of Basketball: When the N.B.A. Officially Drafted a Woman” and “篮球女王”.

Also known as
  • The Queen of Basketball: When the N.B.A. Officially Drafted a Woman
  • 篮球女王

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FAQ

The Queen of Basketball FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Queen of Basketball, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Queen of Basketball?

The Queen of Basketball runs 22 minutes.

When was The Queen of Basketball released?

The Queen of Basketball was released on June 10, 2021.

Who directed The Queen of Basketball?

The Queen of Basketball was directed by Ben Proudfoot.

More films by Ben Proudfoot

Who is in the cast of The Queen of Basketball?

The Queen of Basketball stars Lusia Harris.

Does The Queen of Basketball have a post-credit scene?

No. The Queen of Basketball has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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