We Used to Dribble

52m
Documentary
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This is the story of the USSR all-star basketball team – European, Olympic and world champions. What does it mean to be at the zenith of fame, at the high-point of their athletic careers, while representing the interests of a totalitarian state? And from today’s point of view, was there a sacrificing of conscience in the name of athletic glory?

Cast

Crew

Askolds Saulītis
Director, Writer, Editor, Producer
Elīna Bandēna
Director of Photography
Haralds Vecvagars
Director of Photography
Armands Treilihs
Sound Director
Ilvars Veģis
Sound Director
Ruslans Gailitis
Sound Director
Kristaps Krievkalns
Music

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