Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters (2017) User Reviews

Great Film

[trixiemac · 10/10 · 10 January 2019]

In the film Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters, I appreciated how many different locations and groups of people were used and interviewed. The film opened by giving background on many of the organizations featured such as Hoops 4 Hope, the Boston Celtics, the NBA, and other affiliated groups. After introducing each of the organizations individually, throughout the film connections between them were made and a bigger picture was created. The film did a good job of focusing on the community outreach aspect of Hoops 4 Hope and the NBA programs rather than the technical aspect, although there still was still a clear technical aspect present based on the footage of the former and current NBA players coaching as well as the path through which the Celtics took to win the NBA championship, which made it easier for the viewers who were less knowledgeable about basketball concepts to understand the film. The concept of Ubuntu, which very few people had heard of, was very well contextualized both in Africa through Hoops 4 Hope as well as in the United States with the Celtics and viewers could see the impact that Ubuntu can have on people's live. Overall, the film was very engaging and enjoyable.

Great Film

[psexton-86451 · 10/10 · 19 October 2018]

The film was very good. It introduced me into a whole different meaning of basketball and how it can really impact lives and communities. The philosophy Ubuntu is something that can impact your daily life in a lot of ways.

Review for Documentary

[ultravetro · 10/10 · 19 October 2018]

I'm not one that typically likes basketball, but i did enjoy the documentary it was very well put together.

ubuntu matters

[selmore-80360 · 10/10 · 19 October 2018]

Awseome film real good quality. Learned a lot about ubuntu.

Inspiring Film

[isaachensley · 10/10 · 19 October 2018]

Opened my eyes to a world beyond my own. A truly inspiring and entertaining film.

A very powerful but entertaining film.

[djoseph-54773 · 10/10 · 19 October 2018]

When I watched this film in class today and I learned what Ubuntu is and decided to use it in my daily life. Liked the music and the dances that the people were doing. I also learned about the history of the Boston Celtics.

INTERESTING FILM ON AFRICAN CULTURE

[eleazarpo · 10/10 · 19 October 2018]

"Hoops Africa" was definitely worth the watch. The film has intriguing basketball players who connect with audience. It's a good film 10/10 recommend and you will definitely learn team and sportsmanship from it.

Celtic and Ubuntu

[rvance-94222 · 10/10 · 19 October 2018]

It was very fun to learn about how the Celtics used Ubuntu to learn team morals. Would absolutely recommend.

Great Documentary.

[sstyles-98357 · 10/10 · 19 October 2018]

The Doc had tons of interesting content, and was very well put together. Also there was some great music.

Very Well Put Together, Amazing Story-Telling

[flybyrdy · 10/10 · 19 October 2018]

This film will open your eyes to a world of different cultures and ways of life, the story is told in a way that shows the true experiences of these people and how the sport of basketball is changing their lives. Even if you don't love the sport you can still find meaning through the teachings of Ubuntu in this film and how it impacts these people lives. Overall this film was very well put together and you could tell the people behind it really cared.

Woah

[zyang-57412 · 10/10 · 19 October 2018]

Super-duper good!! Music is real good and the story has inspired me personally