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This doc is a slam dunk

On June 27, 2008

 

Beastie Boy Adam Yauch shoots and scores with this documentary that follows eight elite high-school basketball players

BY GLENN WHIPP >FILM CRITIC


Beastie Boy Adam Yauch shoots and scores with this documentary that follows eight elite high-school basketball players showcasing their skills along with 16 other prospects in an all-star game at Harlem's (in)famous Rucker Park court.

UCLA's Kevin Love competed at this 2006 game, as did Kansas State phenom Michael Beasley. Yauch reveals a bit about the players and the influence of their financial handlers, noting that the "kids" grow up fast these days.

But they are still kids, and "Gunnin' " reveals them in their glory.

>Glenn Whipp


review>

GUNNIN' FOR THAT #1 SPOT

>PG-13: language.

>Playing: AMC's Santa Monica 7, AMC's Magic Johnson Crenshaw 15 in Los Angeles.