Welcome back to the Cause Cinema Spotlight. 3 projects. Under 10 minutes.
Whether you’re a basketball fan or not, you probably heard Lebron James Broke the all-time scoring record, getting his 38,388th point and surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 39-year-old mark in the process. From one Lakers great to another. This is one record many thought would never be broken. So let’s kick off this week with a terrific basketball doc.
Bill Russell: Legend
On the court, Bill Russell was a force to be reckoned with - a champion who sacrificed himself for his teammates and love of basketball. Off the court, Bill Russell was a force in the fight for human rights - marching with the great Martin Luther King Jr., pioneering NBA boycotts and fighting against racism. BILL RUSSELL: LEGEND tells the remarkable life and legacy of an NBA superstar and civil rights icon. See on Netflix.
Moving on, from one basketball hero to a despicable cult figure.
Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence
A group of bright Sarah Lawrence College students fall under the dark influence of a friend’s father, Larry Ray. With unprecedented access to the survivors who lived with Ray, the film follows the cult from its origins through its still-unfolding aftermath. See on Hulu.
And lastly, the timeless, unbreakable bond between a boy and his faithful dog is put to the ultimate test in 1930s Germany in…
Shepherd: The Story Of A Jewish Dog
When the Nuremberg Laws are passed forbidding Jews to own pets, Kaleb, a German Shepherd, is separated from his Jewish family and his beloved 10-year-old master, Joshua. Kaleb becomes a street dog, is captured, and eventually adopted by an SS dog trainer at a Nazi work camp where Kaleb has now been trained to help round up and terrorize Jewish prisoners. One day when a new trainload of prisoners arrives at the camp, Joshua steps out of that train and a miraculous reunion takes place as Kaleb rediscovers his unwavering loyalty to his young master Joshua. Together the pair attempt to escape the camp and begin the perilous journey to freedom. Get links to see on Amazon, Apple and GooglePlay here.
That is a wrap for the Cause Cinema Spotlight this week.
If you missed any of our earlier showcases for Black History Month, take a look at Celebrating Black History Month in Movies and Documentaries Celebrating Black Heroes.
Until next time, you be well.
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