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Sweetwater

PG-1320231h 59mMartin Guigui
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 26%

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"The man who changed the game."

In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA.

Drama
Based On True StoryBasketballNational Basketball Association (nba)1950sInspirationalHopefulSincere

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sweetwater (2023) about?

In 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver recounts to his passenger, a sportswriter, his life story. He reveals himself to be Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA.

Who stars in Sweetwater?

Sweetwater stars Everett Osborne (Nathaniel 'Sweetwater' Clifton), Cary Elwes (Ned Irish), Jeremy Piven (Joe Lapchick), Eric Roberts (Judd), Jim Caviezel (Sports Writer). The film was directed by Martin Guigui.

How long is Sweetwater?

Sweetwater has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2023. It is rated PG-13.

Is Sweetwater worth watching?

Sweetwater holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 26. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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