'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant mosaic of the game, featuring 165 exclusive interviews. The cast encompasses basketball's most prominent figures and explores the complex nature of love as it relates to the game.
Xu Gewei, a struggling female documentary director, is assigned to shoot a promotional film for a once-glorious private college basketball team that has now fallen to the bottom of the rankings. Confronted with a team enshrouded in failure and players who have lost their fighting spirit, Xu Gewei rises to the challenge. With her tenacious character, she helps the team rebuild their faith and revitalize their training. She also uses her camera to document the growth of each player, including Gao Ge, as they navigate their confusion. Through their journey, she creates a powerful tribute to youth, friendship, and perseverance.
A seven-part SEC Storied series chronicling the origin and progression of the sport for both men and women in the SEC.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible journey of JuJu Watkins as she goes from high school basketball phenom to USC superstar.