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Above the Rim is a 1994 basketball-drama film, written by Jeff Pollack and Benny Medina, and directed by Jeff Pollack. This movie stars Duane Martin, Leon, and Tupac Shakur. This film is the story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers; one a drug dealer and the other a basketball star now employed as a security guard.

Plot summary

A young athlete aspiring to become a professional basketball player must make some tough decisions in this sports melodrama. Kyle-Lee (Duane Martin) is a talented basketball player in high school. While he waits to find out if he will receive a scholarship to Georgetown University he finds himself in a difficult dilemma over a playground basketball tournament. He must decide whether to follow his good-hearted basketball coach or Birdie (Tupac Shakur), a local thug in the neighborhood. Kyle is also feeling resentment for the security guard his mother is falling for. The coach also wants the guard to play, but due to the tragic death of a friend, the guard cannot bear the thought of playing again.

Cast

Duane Martin
— Kyle-Lee
Leon
— Shep
Tupac Shakur
— Birdie
David Bailey — Rollins
Tonya Pinkins
— Mailika
Marlon Wayans
— Bugaloo
Bernie Mac
— Flip
Byron Minns — Monroe
Shawn Michael Howard
— Bobby
Henry Simmons
— Starnes
Iris Little Thomas — Waitress
Michael Rispoli — Richie
Eric Nies — Montrose
Bill Rafferty — Himself
James Williams — Speedy

Awards & nominations

1995 MTV Movie Awards

Best Movie Song — Regulate by Warren G. (nominated)

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