Documentary on the life of Micheal Ray Richardson, a man who, in the seventies, was on track to creating one of the greatest careers in NBA history. Had the bottom not fallen out, Michael Jordan would have had to work himself out of Richardson's shadow. Few have even heard of him, of course, and this no-nonsense film shows you why. Beautiful vintage NBA footage is mixed with interviews with sports personalities and former coaches. Amazingly, none of the commentaries come off as obvious or dry. Everyone has something interesting or insightful to say ! And then there are the heartbreaking interviews with Richardson himself. The filmmakers make it easy for us to become emotionally involved in this story. One of the best sports documentaries ever made.
