2026 SUMMER LEAGUE FILM FESTIVAL SELECTIONS

All I Ever Wanted is a riveting 7-year journey through the high-stakes world of professional basketball, showcasing NBA icons like Kevin Durant, Kyle Lowry, and Manu Ginobili. This deeply personal documentary unveils the untold story of Greivis Vasquez, former star of the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets, as he confronts the challenges of a sudden, career-ending injury. The film reveals the emotional, physical, and financial challenges that emerge in the aftermath of an athlete's worst fear coming true.

All The Empty Rooms follows veteran CBS news correspondent, Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp as they embark on a seven-year-long project to document the empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. Hartman steps away from his heartwarming human interest stories and unbeknownst to his network's bosses, pursues a piece on absence, memory, and [...]

To win rare shoes for his daughter, an elite blacktop hooper has to play the hardest basketball game of his life…against a trio of bible salesmen.

From overlooked juco prospect, to top-5 Big 12 Conference scorer and now to the backcourt of North Carolina Tarheels, Follow undersized Minnesota guard Terrence Brown as he embodies the resilience and underdog spirit of his home state. Set against the rich backdrop of Minnesota's basketball culture, the film explores the resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering belief [...]

Narrated by Alex Morgan, this comedic documentary follows the Southwestern College basketball program that faces cancellation when there aren’t any actual basketball players to field a team. The athletic director finds an unlikely savior: the women’s soccer team, champions in their own sport. Despite not knowing the rules of dribbling, the group of friends volunteer [...]

Sons of former NBA players try to live up to the name on the back of the jersey.

In the shadow of Iceland's powerful volcanoes and surrounded by the untamed beauty of the Reykjanes Peninsula lies Grindavík, a small town known for its resilience and strong community spirit. This six episode documentary series, "Grindavík", explores the story of a town faced with sudden upheaval when a series of massive earthquakes and volcanic eruptions forced a full-scale evacuation. What was once a serene fishing town turned into a place of uncertainty, with families displaced and the rhythm of daily life disrupted. Amidst the turmoil, Grindavík found an unexpected source of unity and hope: its local basketball team. As the town grappled with the chaos and challenges of living in the shadow of nature's fury, the basketball games became more than just a sport - they became the lifeline of the community.

Barred from his high school basketball team due to his temper, a hot-head, street-baller battles demons from his past and present to earn a spot on a summer league team and his last shot at a college basketball scholarship.

After losing their mother at a young age, Teddy and Didi ran away from their remote mountain village in Thailand. Having found refuge and purpose at the Lanna Muay Thai gym, Teddy now trains some of the region’s top fighters. Didi, now trained by his older brother brother, prepares for his debut fight.

When a bronze-skin bombshell rocks the world of Sunday Morning Football, millions tune in. But few know the tumultuous story of Jayne Kennedy, the first Black woman to boldly tackle the racial lines of American sportscasting.

NBA legend Jerry West through his final interviews, exploring his struggles with depression, the marriage that crumbled under his obsession, his complicated relationship with fatherhood, and persistent feeling of being an outsider.

12-year-old basketball prodigy Caden Isaacs deals with grief and identity while navigating high expectations and a complex relationship with his estranged mother after his father's death.

The story of Costa Rican surfer Jairo Perez and his dream to compete in the World Surf League.

Three basketball players step onto the court, each with a rhythm of their own. As their movements are studied and reimagined, their game is then recontextualized into jazz, revealing the artistry within sport and the music hidden in motion.

More in Common is a 2 episode documentary serves as a deep dive into the good, bad and ugly of today's world and it's invasion of sports…

After an NCAA scandal and a stint in federal prison, former Arizona basketball coach, Book Richardson returns to his Bronx roots, seeking redemption in a rundown gym and inspiring a new generation to rise above injustice. Produced by Anthony Kuzviwanza

Rise of the Legion is a spellbinding documentary that dives deep into the heart and soul of The Spartan Legion Marching Band at Norfolk State University—capturing their unmatched energy, flavor, style, precision, and cultural excellence. Rise of the Legion is a tribute to HBCU band culture, resilience, and the power of music to inspire across [...]

For the first time in NCAA history... during men's basketball regular season, the officiating crew was entirely women.

Soul Power is the definitive story—and first docuseries—of the American Basketball Association. The series chronicles the 1967 launch of the enterprising league and explores how a collection of franchises—the majority of which relocated or folded—challenged the NBA on and off the court for nine riveting seasons, and examines the lasting impact of the ABA on the sport of [...]

The Kid From Boston tells the story of Terrence Clarke, a Boston basketball prodigy whose path to the NBA was cut short by a tragic car accident just weeks before the 2021 Draft. Featuring his journey through Brewster Academy and the University of Kentucky, the film celebrates his life and legacy. It honors the lasting [...]

The story of the multiethnic Yugoslav national basketball team that won the gold medal in 1991, stood on the podium, and watched their flag rise - all for the glory of a country that ceased to exist three days earlier.

This is the story of how Rajbir Singh—an ostracized immigrant kid from Northern California—becomes Ronnie 2K, the most hated man in gaming. Executive Produced by Kevin Garnett, this film traces his origin story as the child of Sikh immigrants in 1990s Marin County. To overcome bullying, Ronnie leans into his love of basketball and video [...]

Dariel Meléndez, a 23-year-old from Costa Rica, shares his journey of self-discovery. Growing up surrounded by nature, he developed a deep love for water, learning to swim with his grandfather. However, a life-changing accident at a young age led to the loss of his leg after a traumatic encounter on a train track. Facing immense challenges, including the passing of his grandfather, Dariel refused to give up.

T-Spoon: The Teresa Weatherspoon Story is a feature documentary that follows WNBA pioneer Teresa Weatherspoon through a pivotal chapter in her life, capturing in her real time as she navigates coaching, broadcasting, and her evolving place in the game. Blending present‑day verité with archival moments from her Hall of Fame career, the film traces her [...]

Unraveling George introduces the beloved and hugely admired but mostly anonymous George Raveling. Narrated by Marlon Wayans, the film traces the extraordinary journey of this Hall of Fame basketball coach, who Doc Rivers called, “the most interesting man in the word." Executive Produced by Charles Barkley, directed by Mike Tollin (Coach Carter, The Last Dance, [...]

Valkyries follows the lives of two MMA fighters over four years: Mariona Om, a young Catalan woman beginning her career in the amateur circuit, and Emily Mota, a professional Brazilian fighter already competing for championship belts. Alongside their training and matches, the film reveals their personal stories: Mariona lives in a mobile home on her [...]

Who Is Boo? The Black Architect of the American Dream is a cinematic portrait of Boo Williams, the Hampton-born visionary who quietly designed the grassroots basketball pipeline that transformed American sports—building opportunity for generations of Black youth while institutions later profited from the structure he created. Before billion-dollar sneaker deals, NIL collectives, and televised youth tournaments, there was Boo Williams—a working-class insurance agent from Hampton, Virginia, who understood that talent alone wasn’t enough. What kids needed was structure.