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In each phase of the production of this film, we were helped out enormously by a multitude of people, all who seemed to appear out of thin air right when we needed them most. Whether it was a phone call, an introduction, a critical eye or a ride to the airport, so many people selfishly pitched in to help.

So our team would like to thank everyone - friends, families and complete strangers - who's support has made the production of this film a truly collaborative and enriching experience.


FIBA - Patrick Baumann, Stéphanie Mignot

FIBA Africa - Dr. Alphonse Bilé, Yira Yacouba, Julien, Arnaud Sevraux

Amadou Gallo Fall, Who patiently included our crew in as much of his schedule as possible.

Angolan Basketball Federation - Mr. Gustavo Conceiçao, Jose Guimaraes & family

Angolan Men's National Basketball Team, and the COCASM - Players, coaches and staff who helped guide us during our stay in Angola .

Vitorino Cunha - true to his name as "Mr. Basketball" in Angola, Coach Cunhio provided valuable insight and a sense of history for us as we delved into the history of basketball in his country.

Senegal Basketball Federation - For welcoming us into Senegal's basketball family.

AS Douanes - Who's President, coach and players gave unselfishly of their time.

Jouahibou Diakhaté and Daouda N'Doye and families - Without whom this film could not have been made.

Sadani Thiam
- our guide to the inner workings of basketball in Senegal.

Makhtar N'diaye - for being Mac.

Dallas Mavericks - Sarah Melton and her staff

Chicago Bulls - Brandon Faber and his staff

CNC - For supporting independent filmmakers.

France Ô - for their original purchase of the film, an important step in the making of the film.

Bakary Sangaré - for graciously accepting to work with us on a stage other than his own.

NBA Europe - For accreditations and access to the NBA teams.

Dianna Drury, Clay Drury & families - For providing our "hotel and rental car" while filming in Dallas.