Two friends and basketball lovers talk family, community and brotherhood in this raw coming-of-age documentary shot in Toronto's downtown neighbourhood of Bleecker Street.
This version has been adapted for classroom use, with all swearing removed.
King’s Court is a short, coming-of-age documentary that explores masculinity through basketball. Two close friends, Marley and SK, engage in an intense one-on-one basketball game called King’s Court, which becomes a metaphor for their experiences with masculinity and friendship. What are some stereotypes associated with boys and men who play sports? In what ways can sports serve as a space for personal growth beyond physical ability?
King's Court | Educational Version, Serville Poblete, provided by the National Film Board of Canada