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Through the Fire

Through the Fire

2005•1h 43m•6.9/10
Documentary

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6.9/10(5)

"Through the Fire" chronicles the journey of Coney Island basketball star, Sebastian Telfair, from famed Lincoln High School straight to the NBA.

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Production

ESPN

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard

Jay-Z

Jay-Z

Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

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