Jordan Rides the Bus (2010)

In the autumnal glow of 1993, Michael Jordan, the titan of basketball, seemingly at the zenith of his powers, took an unexpected detour from the glitz of professional basketball. Fresh off the heels of guiding the Dream Team to Olympic gold in 1992 and steering the Chicago Bulls to their third NBA championship in a row, Jordan was rocked to his core by the untimely murder of his father. Was it this cruel twist of fate that led the world's most recognized athlete to reignite a dream from his youth, trading the basketball court for the baseball diamond? Or was it a sense of accomplishment, a feeling that he had exhausted all challenges in basketball? Or perhaps, was it a deeper, mystifying reason yet to be unraveled? Director Ron Shelton, a former minor leaguer who skillfully portrayed his experiences in the iconic film "Bull Durham," takes the audience on a riveting journey through Jordan's brief, yet intriguing, stint in minor league baseball. The film delves into the psyche of this fiercely competitive athlete, exploring the compelling forces that drove him to swap the global limelight of basketball for the relative obscurity of a baseball field in Birmingham, Alabama. Under the guidance of young manager Terry Francona, the narrative unfolds in an emotionally resonant and surprisingly touching manner, providing a unique glimpse into a less known chapter of Jordan's illustrious career.

Jordan Rides the Bus is a documentary movie featuring Steve Kerr and directed by Ron Shelton.

Jordan Rides the Bus is currently streaming on Disney Plus.