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High Flying Bird

High Flying Bird

Description: A sports agent pitches a controversial business opportunity to a rookie basketball player during a lockout.
Genre: Sport, Drama
Year Released: 2019
Initial Release: January 27, 2019
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Screenplay: Tarell Alvin McCraney
Cinematography: Steven Soderbergh
Nominations: Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay, MORE
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