He Got Game is a 1998 sports-drama film from director Spike Lee and Stars Denzel Washington as Jake Shuttlesworth and Ray Allen as Jesus Shuttlesworth.
Jesus Shuttlesworth (Allen) is the number one basketball prospect in America and is being pursued by many colleges for his services. Jake Shuttlesworth (Washington) is a felon in Attica Correctional Facility after he was convicted for accidentally killing his wife, Jesus’s mother.
Jake is released by the Governor, an alumni of ‘Big State’ and a massive basketball fan, for 12 days and is promised early release if he can convince his son to declare for ‘Big State’. The film follows the father and son over the 12 days before the cut-off point for declaration. Can Jake convince his son to choose the governor’s college and be granted early release, or will he continue to push his son further away.
He Got Game is a fantastic film and Ray Allen does a commendable job in his acting debut. The film also features Rosario Dawson, Milla Jovovich as well as a host of cameos from some of the biggest names in basketball at the time.
This is a definite Reel Recommends and features a brilliant Denzel Washington.
Jesus Shuttlesworth (Allen) is the number one basketball prospect in America and is being pursued by many colleges for his services. Jake Shuttlesworth (Washington) is a felon in Attica Correctional Facility after he was convicted for accidentally killing his wife, Jesus’s mother.
Jake is released by the Governor, an alumni of ‘Big State’ and a massive basketball fan, for 12 days and is promised early release if he can convince his son to declare for ‘Big State’. The film follows the father and son over the 12 days before the cut-off point for declaration. Can Jake convince his son to choose the governor’s college and be granted early release, or will he continue to push his son further away.
He Got Game is a fantastic film and Ray Allen does a commendable job in his acting debut. The film also features Rosario Dawson, Milla Jovovich as well as a host of cameos from some of the biggest names in basketball at the time.
This is a definite Reel Recommends and features a brilliant Denzel Washington.
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