2016

1h 25m

7.0(7 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

Wanda Pratt works tirelessly to raise three children, including future NBA basketball player Kevin Durant.

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Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

Naika Toussaint

Tamara

Acting

Eric Bempong

Teenager

Acting

Tracie Thoms

Demetria

Acting

Donna Benedicto

Female Executive

Acting

Adrian Holmes

Coach Craig

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Pauletta Washington

Barbara

Acting

Eli Baxter

Teen Kevin Durant

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Daniel Bellomy

Kevin Durant

Acting

Cassandra Freeman

Wanda Durant

Acting

Evan Byarushengo

Kevin Durant 7 years old

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Joscel Hector

Drug Dealer

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Romuald Hivert

Joel

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Tori Katongo

Amber

Acting

Demarius Mack

Teen Tony Durant

Acting

Tom MacNeill

Scorekeeper

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Trezzo Mahoro

Teen

Acting

Nathan Mitchell

Reggie

Acting

Jesse Muhoozi

Young Tony

Acting

Alex Rose

Agent

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Kristin Ruff-Frederickson

Crowd Member (uncredited)

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