“Sweetwater”, the feature film about the true story of Nate “Sweetwater” Clifton by Angel Studios. It’s scheduled to premiere on September 26. Clifton was the first African-American to sign an NBA contract. With that news, Angel Studios also released the official trailer for the film.

Here is More Information on “Sweetwater”

“Sweetwater” begins in 1949. When Abe Saperstein, owner and coach of the Harlem Globetrotters, organized an exhibition game in New York City against the NBA champions, the Minneapolis Lakers. The game was witnessed by Ned Irish, owner of the New York Knicks, and his coach Joe Lapchick. The Lakers were outplayed by the talented and inventive Black Globetrotters. Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton impressed the crowd with his graceful athleticism.

Lapchick and Irish took the lead in advocating for the integration of the team. But with the support of the NBA President Maurice Podoloff, they worked with the other team owners to create a groundbreaking moment in history.

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The Cast and Creators of the Film

“Sweetwater” stars Everett Osborne (Chicago Fire), Kevin Pollak (THE USUAL SUSPECTS, A FEW GOOD MEN), Cary Elwes (THE PRINCESS BRIDE), Jeremy Piven (Entourage, SERENDIPITY), Jim Caviezel (SOUND OF FREEDOM) and Richard Dreyfuss (JAWS, MR HOLLAND’S OPUS).

Martin Guigui is the writer and director (9/11, BENEATH THE DARKNESS) for the film. Produced by Tim Moore (AMERICAN SNIPER, SULLY), Darren Moorman (BLUE MIRACLE, SIGHT), and Dahlia Waingort Guigui (THE BRONX BULL).

“When SWEETWATER was presented to the Angel Guild, the Guild’s reaction was nothing short of extraordinary,” reflects Jordan Harmon, President of Angel Studios. “As someone who plays the game himself three times a week, this powerful narrative of a remarkable athlete who revolutionized basketball resonates deeply with me.”

You can watch the feature film “Sweetwater”, from Angel Studios exclusively on the Angel app or Angel.com on September 26.