One of the best true sports stories

Five talented young basketball players from Akron, Ohio star in this remarkable true -life coming of age story about friendship and loyalty in the face of great adversity. They are coached by a charismatic but inexperienced player's father, and led by future NBA superstar LeBron James, the "Fab Five's" nine-year journey leads them from a decrepit inner-city gym to the doorstep of a national high school championship.

Along the way, the close-knit team is repeatedly tested--both on and off the court--as James' exploding worldwide celebrity threatens to destroy everything they've set out to achieve together. This documentary combines a series of one-on-one interviews, along with never seen home videos and family photographs. I'm a huge sports fan, see my list of the greatest 50 sports films, and this is in the top ten. 5 stars.10.02.09