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I am surprised that the NBA.........

posted 5 years ago by [deleted]
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allowed game footage in a movie about gambling.

[–] mikeflatley (761) 5 years ago

I mean it’s nuttin we don’t know bout their fave pastime

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

They didn't Grant permission. The directors said they would claim fair use if the NBA made an issue out of it.

[–] bistritapcv (1829) 5 years ago

Was that a real basketball player?

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

retired.

[–] President4Life (282) 5 years ago

Yeah, KG's a Hall of Fame basketball player

[–] actionkamen (23176) 5 years ago

Acting was susprisingly good tho'. For a basketball player.

[–] johnral (138) 4 years ago

I think this is a good question. I would be curious to know if this is covered by fair use; seems to be close to the line.

[–] jeffsayyes (157) 3 years ago

I thought it was really interesting how they intertwined the actual game footage and results with the movie. I wonder what other movies are like that

[–] WarrenPeace (2267) 2 years ago

Black Sunday
Filmed during the Superbowl with the actors running around in the crowd and action on the field.

[–] meebee (3) 2 years ago

Silver Linings Playbook. It used the results of real games. No footage though.