Minority of one, hbo sports documentary about basketball legend and trailblazer kareem abduljabbar, debuts nov. Jul 06, 2015 kareem abdul jabbar haunts the ncaa final four once more, his body folded into a mezzanine skybox, a ucla cap pulled low over a very high brow. The author of several new york times bestsellers, kareem s previous books include giant steps, kareem, black profiles in courage, a season on the reservation, and brothers in arms. Hbo documentary successfully examines enigmatic life of. Off island captures the lure of the unknown and the pull of the familiar, and questions what it means to be loyal to one s art, one s family and one s home. Explore the complexity and genius of the nbas alltime leading scorer kareem abdul jabbar in this documentary. In april 2018, abdul jabbar was announced as one of the celebrities who competed on season 26 of dancing with the stars. He is one of a handful of influential and respected black men in america who has a national platform as a regular contributing columnist for newspapers and magazines around the world, such as the guardian and the hollywood reporter where he shares his thoughts on some of the most. Kareem abdul jabbar documentary the most valuable player. In 2015, he appeared in an hbo documentary on his life, kareem. It was an interesting reminder of the highs and lows in abduljabbars. During a break in the national semifinal between duke and michigan state, the jumbotron at indianapoliss lucas oil stadium displays a slide show of final four memories, and one image catches him by. Kareem abduljabbar is an american former professional basketball player who played 20.
Jun 14, 2016 basketball legend kareem abduljabbar has found a new passion. In his 2017 book coach wooden and me, abdul jabbar relates an incident where donahue called him a nigger. Kareem abdul jabbar was picked for 19 allstar teams to jordans 14. Minority of one provides an intimate glimpse at abdul jabbar through incisive interviews and rare archival footage. The film effectively introduces abduljabbar to a generation that did not witness his. With kareem abdul jabbar, billy crystal, arsenio hall, magic johnson. Kareem abdul jabbar is a sixtime nba champion, alltime leading scorer turned author that writes historical mystery. At one time, lew alcindor was just another kid from new york city with all the usual problems. Kareem abduljabbars minority of one documentary is a comprehensive biographical documentary that needs more from the title subject. Abduljabbar currently serves as chairman of his skyhook foundation, whose function is to give kids a shot that cant be blocked by promoting stem education in underserved communities.
Hall of famer kareem abduljabbar discusses new documentary. November 22, 2016 president barack obama awards abdul jabbar with the presidential medal of freedom. Kareem abduljabbar now comfortable as a public intellectual. There was truth and there was untruth, and if you clung to the truth even against the whole. Regardless of espns the last dance, michael jordan is. Kareem abduljabbar is a journalist, novelist, and screenwriter, as well as a former. Nov 02, 2015 kareem abduljabbars minority of one documentary is a comprehensive biographical documentary that needs more from the title subject. He is one of the most influential and respected men in america and has a national platform as a regular contributing columnist for leading newspapers and magazines around the world, including the guardian and the hollywood reporter.
Hbo documentary successfully examines enigmatic life of kareem. He joins his hero, author walter mosley, for a conversation about the art of writing mystery. Produced by mike tollin and deborah morales, kareem. First off this book was very fun to read because im a basketball player, if you are one as well this book will inspire you. Hbo documentary successfully examines enigmatic life of kareem abdul jabbar kareem abdul jabbar is the subject of kareem. Kareem abdul jabbar is a study in contradictions someone who has been the. Kareem abdul jabbar is a celebrity from the athletes edition of dancing with the stars. The legend of kareem abduljabbar grows in new hbo doc. Oct 27, 2015 the legend of kareem abdul jabbar grows in new hbo doc minority of one film chronicles hall of famers hoops career and social consciousness.
The life and career of the nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abduljabbar. Kareem abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer and a sixtime nba champion. He is also one of a handful of influential and respected black men in the united states who has a national. One of the many mysteries surrounding kareem abdul jabbar was the inability to stop his skyhook. Minority of one documentary, produced by mike tollin, rick. Etpt, an exciting time period in the basketball world as new seasons unfold at the scholastic, collegiate and professional levels and teams begin the long journey to a championship run. Heroes of the revolution history channel, streaming on demand free at play. Hall of famer kareem abdul jabbar discusses new documentary minority of one in. And the big fella was a sixtime league mvp, compared to jordans five. In 2004, i interviewed him as he publicized his book about an. Explore the complexity and genius of the nbas alltime leading scorer. Kareem abdul jabbar nbas alltime leading scorer with 38,387 points, new york times best selling author, u. His emmy awardwinning hbo sports documentary, kareem.
A minority of one, about the national basketball association star kareem abdul jabbar. Jul 14, 2015 after years of trying to break back into the nba as a fulltime assistant coach, kareem abdul jabbar has found both comfort and a calling as a man of letters and a public intellectual. He is one of a handful of influential and respected black men in america who has a national platform as a regular contributing columnist for newspapers and magazines around the world such as the washington post, time magazine and the hollywood reporter where he shares his thoughts. Explore the complexity and genius of the nbas alltime leading scorer kareem abduljabbarin this documentary. Abdul jabbar has also appeared with robert hays ted striker in a 2014 airplane. Abduljabbar, 68, agreed to tell his story in the documentary kareem. Late last year, abduljabbars hbo sports documentary, kareem. Kareem abdul jabbar is recognized by sports illustrated and time magazine as historys greatest basketball player he is the nbas alltime leading scorer.
Abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer, a sixtime nba champion and the leagues only sixtime mvp. With kareem abduljabbar, billy crystal, arsenio hall, magic johnson. In 1971, he changed his name to kareem abduljabbar, which means noble servant of the powerful one, after converting to islam. Hes a son, friend, jazz lover, intellect, and family orientated man with strong beliefs and a person with a genuine heart. Overall, however, a season on the reservation is infused with an obvious love of the white mountain apaches, their land, and the sport of basketball. Being in a minority, even a minority of one, did not make you mad. Kareem abduljabbar clears the air in hbo documentary newsday. The knockturnal was on the red carpet at the time warner center. Kareem abduljabbar walter mosley the new york public library. Late last year, his hbo sports documentary, kareem. This documentary charts kareem s legendary career, both on and off the court. Press speaker resources quick facts kareem abdul jabbar is a global icon that changed the game of professional basketball and went on to become a celebrated author, filmmaker, and ambassador of education.
Hall of famer kareem abduljabbar discusses new documentary minority of one in studio 115. Currently abdul jabbar serves as the chairman of his skyhook foundation whose mission is to give kids a shot that cant be blocked by bringing educational stem opportunities to under. Kareem abduljabbar delivers 1,800 goggles to health care. Minority of one will debut tuesday, november 3 at 10. Minority of one provides an intimate glimpse at abduljabbar through incisive interviews and rare archival footage. Feb 03, 2016 read cnn s fast facts on kareem abduljabbar and learn more about the philanthropist, writer and nba hall of fame center. Kareem abdul jabbar lets guard down in hbos kareem. He is one of the most influential and respected men in. The history buff is executive producer and host of the 42minute documentary black patriots. Sondheimer sep 20, 2017 what, you didnt know kareem abduljabbar, one of the most famous and accomplished basketball players of all time, was also a prolific author of both fiction and nonfiction. The nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abdul jabbar is also a devoted book lover. An evening with kareem abduljabbar diversity works. He set numerous nba records during his 20year career, including most points scored 38,387, most field goals made 15,837. Minority of one is a convincing counterargument to revisionists who might conflate abdul jabbar s offputting personality with his basketball game or attribute.
Minority of one, which makes its debut tuesday on hbo. The first memoir for young readers by sports legend kareem abdul jabbar. His nonfiction books include biography, social commentary, and history books. Sunny delaney in 1998, in response to colin powells call for volunteerism, basketball halloffamer kareem abdul jabbar became an assistant coach for the alchesay falcons on the. Before kareem abdul jabbar ever had hoop dreams, he had football fever. The life and career of the nbas alltime leading scorer. He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. Not at any point during the 90 minutes we see him and many others detail his life story in the new hbo documentary, kareem. Minority of one, debuted as hbos most watched and highest rated sports documentary of all time. Mar 21, 2016 in november 2015, hbo released a documentary, kareem. His historical mystery fiction debut was mycroft holmes which is a novel that was the first of his mycroft series that he writes alongside anna waterhouse. For immediate release hbo sports sets premiere for documentary about basketball legend and trailblazer kareem abdul jabbar kareem. Book kareem abduljabbar for speaking, events and appearances. He is one of the most respected and influential black men who use their platform to share their thoughts on the politically controversial and socially relevant topics about the united states.
Kareem abduljabbars documentary needs more from lakers. Kareem abduljabbar books list of books by author kareem. Minority of one, debuted as the highestrated sports documentary in the networks history. Jul 27, 2015 for immediate release hbo sports sets premiere for documentary about basketball legend and trailblazer kareem abduljabbar kareem. Abdul jabbar s mother, cora alcindor, reveals in minority of one that she had to. Giant steps is an autobiography of the great nba player kareem abdul jabbar. Kareem abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer, a sixtime nba champion and the leagues only 6x mvp. Minority of one, hbos mostwatched sports documentary, 2015 copilot roger murdock, airplane. Hall of famer kareem abdul jabbar discusses new documentary minority of one in studio. If you are a sports fan or interested in the biography of a prominent muslimamerican, you really should check this out. To mark his debut novel, mycroft holmes, he sat down with us to share his favorite books. The life and career of the nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abdul jabbar.
Minority of one and author of the new novel mycroft holmes titan books, out sept. After reading the revolutionary activists account of his religious conversion and fight for racial equality, he embraced the muslim faith as a freshman at ucla and converted to sunni islam in the summer of 1968, changing his name to kareem abduljabbar translation. On tuesday night, a new documentary about the life of kareem abduljabbar, titled kareem. Minority of one an hbo sports documentary was one of the highestrated sports documentaries that kareem produced. Minority of one and author of the new novel mycroft holmes titan books. Minority of one chronicles the life and career of the best, or at least most dominant, basketball player ever. Nba hall of famer kareem abdul jabbar s highly anticipated documentary kareem. He is one of a handful of influential and respected black men in america who has a national platform as a regular contributing columnist for newspapers and magazines. Abdul jabbar is a sixtime nba champion and league most valuable player. Explore the complexity and genius of the nbas alltime leading scorerkareem abduljabbarin this documentary. Minority of one focuses on an athlete who had success on and off the court and has overcome many obstacles over the years.
Shortly after winning the nba championship with the milwaukee bucks in 1971, abduljabbar converted to islam and changed his name from lew alcindor. Books by kareem abduljabbar author of mycroft holmes. Minority of one when where tuesday night at 10 on hbo what its about kareem abdul jabbar, born ferdinand lewis alcindor jr. Award winning books books by kareem abdul jabbar view official kareem abdul jabbar store buy the book buy the book buy the comics buy the book buy the book buy the.
In 2017 abdul jabbar, an avid numismatic coin collector, was appointed as the first africanamerican to the ccac citizens coin advisory council in its 100year history, where he helps decide. July 28, 2016 abdul jabbar speaks at the democratic national convention. Kareem abduljabbar clears the air in hbo documentary. In his 2017 book coach wooden and me, abduljabbar relates an incident where donahue called him a nigger. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Kareem abduljabbar, american collegiate and professional basketball player who dominated the game in the 1970s and early 80s. He is also one of a handful of influential and respected black men in america who has a national platform as a regular contributing columnist for the hollywood reporter and the guardian, where he shares his thoughts on some of the most socially relevant and politically controversial. Kareem abdul jabbar stops by the man cave to discuss new book and much more 51817 duration. Kareem abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer with 38,387 points, a 6x nba champion and the only 6x mvp. Nov 04, 2015 hbo documentary successfully examines enigmatic life of kareem abdul jabbar.
Cultural ambassador, and presidential medal of freedom recipient. Sep 22, 2015 nba hall of famer kareem abdul jabbar, the subject of the nov. Minority of one will give viewers the chance to see kareem abdul jabbar as more than an athlete. The empty birdcage mycroft holmes book 3 by kareem abdul jabbar and anna waterhouse 4. Jabbar played on six nba world championship teams during his incomparable career. Kareem abduljabbar honorees the gordon parks foundation. Kareem abduljabbar at the attucks theatre, norfolk. Opponents struggled to defend his patented shot and abdul jabbar went on to become the nbas all. Kareem abduljabbar dancing with the stars wiki fandom. One of the many mysteries surrounding kareem abduljabbar was the inability to.
A season on the reservation book signed by kareem abdul. Its the first novel written by abduljabbar, author of 10 books. Spotlighting a sixtime mvp and sixtime world champion, the film examines his controversial and landmark moments, his outspoken. The epic story of the 761st tank battalion, wwiis forgotten heroes. Second this book had great detail and imagery i wasnt born in this era but i could picture everything really well. Kareem abduljabbar 20172018 season rollins winter park. Minority of one starring kareem abduljabbar in this documentary on directv. Sondheimer sep 20, 2017 what, you didnt know kareem abdul jabbar, one of the most famous and accomplished basketball players of all time, was also a prolific author of both fiction and nonfiction.
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