
April 17, 1947 · 79 years old
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. (born April 16, 1947) in New York City, grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Harlem in a family of Trinidadian descent, raised in the Catholic tradition and imbued with values such as honor and dignity. An only child, he was quickly ma…

After the crew becomes sick with food poisoning, a neurotic ex-fighter pilot must safely land a commercial airplane full of passengers.

A martial arts movie star must fake his death to bring down the syndicate that is extorting him and other celebrities - including his pop singer girlfriend - for protection money.

A documentary showing the life of Bruce Lee up-close.

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Ernest P. Worrell becomes a basketball star after an angel bearing an uncanny resemblance to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gives him a pair of magic sneakers.

Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal Kobe Bryant's career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped shape his stellar 18-year tenure in the NBA, and uncovering his greatest personal challenge yet.

Docuseries chronicles the history of the storied Los Angeles Lakers NBA franchise.

NBA legend Jerry West through his final interviews, exploring his struggles with depression, the marriage that crumbled under his obsession, his complicated relationship with fatherhood, and persistent feeling of being an outsider.

The life and career of the NBA's all-time leading scorer; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

The unbelievable story of the rise, fall and ultimate redemption of the legendary pitchman for the Ford Bronco.

How Bruce Lee Changed the World explores the amazing multitude of ways that Bruce Lee - the first international Asian superstar - has influenced pop culture.

Follows Gordon Parks' stellar career from staff photographer for LIFE magazine, through his artistic development photographing everyday Americans, through his evolution as a novelist and groundbreaking filmmaker.

This inspirational saga follows the life of controversial pastor Vernon Johns - now known as the father of the civil rights movement.

The story of the Harlem Rens: the greatest basketball team you never heard of.

A brand new three-hour video essay by Arrow Films that incorporates a new 2K restoration of all two hours of Bruce Lee’s original dailies for Game of Death from a recently-discovered interpositive.

Takes a deep look at the Civil War, one of the most studied, debated, and dissected periods in American history, and the heroic figures who helped define and reshape the reality of a democracy.

The impact key protests have had on the evolution of the United States, from past to present and explore the question: Does the arc of the moral universe bend toward justice when pressure is applied?

Legend for the San Antonio Spurs organization, Gervin's story is one of triumph as overcame drug addiction and became a pillar in his community, using his wealth to start schools and clinics to help the needy.