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More Than A Game
When thinking to do an extra credit post, I was thinking that I want to incorporate something that was in the last couple of chapters, plus the projects. I do not even know if this will count, it is just I want to raise my grade from a 89%. I chose to do More Than A Game, a documentary of a superstar, Lebron James. This film shows discipline, gives inspiration and gives hope to everyone who watches this film. I think this is what the director was aiming to do for this film.
The first thing I will analyze is how the show shows discipline. This show gives many situations of discipline. All the way growing up, Lebron and his traveling basketball AAU basketball team were the best. AAU is like tournaments throughout the country for like all-stars from each state. They were the best, until they went to a national tournament. They went to the championship, but then lost to a team, who they would face in the future again. Knowing they aren’t the best, their coach disciplines them a lot more. He tells them they are the best, if they play with each other. After this point, they grow up playing disciplined basketball. They went on to win three out of four state championships in Lebron’s four year varsity career. It shows what disciplined basketball can do. This is a message for all. This just doesn’t portray for basketball, but can be incorporated into everyday life.
This movie also gives inspiration and hope for all of its viewers. There are many times this films shows these things, but the biggest message it shows is, work like the best, and you can be the best. Lebron and his team mates worked hard growing up, and they became the best
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in Ohio. Out of the starting five, one went professional in basketball, three went to play basketball overseas, and one is debatably the best player in the National Basketball League. Dream big, and you will succeed if you work big.
I don’t even know if this extra credit posts counts, but please count it. I am at an 89%, and I would love to get closer or possibly get that 90%. Thank you for your time and thank you for letting me join late. I think you did more work a week than I did dealing with all of my late work. Thanks again.