During the energy of NBA All-Star Weekend, Hidden Empire Sports and the Summer League Film Festival bring together players, filmmakers, creators, and culture shapers for a one-night experience where basketball meets film and television—live, unfiltered, and powerful.

FEATURED PROGRAMMING

NKWAIN

A Story of Survival. Fight. And Belief.

A critically acclaimed documentary capturing the extraordinary journey of Nkwain—from Africa to the dream of the NBA. An in-depth conversation on:

• Survival & sacrifice
• Faith & resilience
• The unseen cost of chasing greatness

FEATURING: Director Deon Taylor, Narrated By Kendrick Perkins

ABOVE THE RIM

The Film That Changed the Game.

A rare All-Star Weekend conversation on the making of the iconic classic that shaped basketball culture on screen.

FEATURING: Duane Martin & Wood Harris

I AM HOOP: THE VERTICAL SERIES

A powerful panel on fatherhood, mentorship, and guiding sons through basketball—and life.

FEATURING:

• Trevor Ariza
• Deon Taylor
• Boris Kodjoe
• Ephraim Salaam
• Matt Barnes