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Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters (2017)

“A celebratory look at basketball in Africa, and how the philosophy of Ubuntu helped shape the Boston Celtics' 2008 championship season.”

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Celebrating the rich tapestry of basketball's journey across Africa, "Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters" is a compilation of tales that honor the game's humble roots, current success, and promising future on the continent. The narrative weaves through the aspirations of a young Zimbabwean hopeful, paying homage to the trailblazing NBA legends who inspired him. The spotlight falls on the influential basketball nonprofit, Hoops 4 Hope, operating in South Africa and Zimbabwe, illustrating the profound societal impact of the sport. The film unravels the intriguing connection between the African philosophy of Ubuntu, the spirit of unity and shared humanity, and its transformative role in the Boston Celtics' triumphant 2008 NBA Championship season. It also provides a captivating account of the monumental 2015 NBA Africa Game. Featuring a star-studded line-up including Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo, Adam Silver, Luol Deng, Luc Mbah a Moute, Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, and other NBA luminaries, the documentary emphatically demonstrates why #UbuntuMatters. Through compelling storytelling and unforgettable moments, "Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters" invites us all to be part of the thriving basketball culture in Africa.

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Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters is a documentary movie featuring Dikembe Mutombo.

Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Crackle, Freevee, Peacock, Peacock Premium, Plex, Plex Player, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and it's also available on fuboTV.

It is also possible to buy Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Vudu and YouTube.