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PLAY IT AGAIN SAM: THE SAM SCHOENFELD STORY
PLAY IT AGAIN SAM: THE SAM SCHOENFELD STORY Director: Matt Berkowitz Members $9 / Public $13 Incl. Reception Discussion and Reception with Dr. Robert Schoenfeld (Sam's son), filmmaker Matt Berkowitz, author Stan Friedland
Plus Cosmos, the latest collection of photographs by Dr. Robert Schoenfeld in the CAC gallery
This lively documentary highlights the life, legacy, and unique wizardry of Jewish Basketball legend Sam Schoenfeld, who excelled as a player, coach, and Basketball official. In the 1920s and 30s, Sammy was one of the best players of his era and was compared favorably to Nat Holman, the yardstick player of his time. Before the NBA, Sam and his peers just wanted to play ball and entertain the masses who were struggling through the tough years of the Depression. Sam was a star player on some of the premier teams of his time. As a superb coach, he built championship teams and positively impacted the lives of his players in ways they still talk about today. He then went on to be a much admired basketball official, helping to found the Collgiate Basketball Officials Association. Because of his efforts, not one official was implicated in the gambling scandals of the early Fifties that almost buried the game. The memorial award in his name is still given today, and remains one of the most prestigious awards in collegiate basketball. Long Island filmmaker Matt Berkowitz vividly explores Sam's life and career via original photos, films, and colorful interviews with his family, friends, and fellow players. Based on the book by Stan Friedland, Play It Again Sam also captures a special moment in time when Basketball became an important bridge into American society of young Jewish athletes who came to dominate the game for many years. USA, 2011, 45 mins., color Director: Matt Berkowitz Writer: Landon Reagan, based on the book by Stan Friedland
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LocationCinema Arts Centre
423 Park Avenue
Huntington, NY 11743
United States
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Kid Friendly: Yes! |
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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