Biography - The Harlem Globetrotters: America's Court Jesters

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Starring: Meadowlark Lemon
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Type: DVD
Studio: A&E Home Video
Release Date: 2005-12-27
For over 75 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have brought laughter and delight to millions with their ball-handling wizardry and wacky stunts. Yet the team has a surprisingly serious history-in fact, they were instrumental in breaking down racial barriers and establishing the fledgling NBA. Join BIOGRAPHY. for a comprehensive history of the "Clown Princes of Basketball," tracing the club's evolution from its earliest days as Chicago's "Savoy Big Five" through rare archival footage and interviews with players and experts, including Jerry Saperstein, founder Abe Saperstein's son, and Bill Cosby. Learn about the ongoing conflict between players and coach; follow the careers of some of the most famous Trotters, including Meadowlark Lemon; and witness their early games and 'round-the-globe touring.

great editorial, bad biography, uninspired
I bought this to introduce the globe trotters to my 8 year old son. We were both bored to tears. It is mostly editorial by famous people associated with the globe trotters. Very little time spent on filming them in action. And the clips shown are very short. You walk away understanding the racial component and who did not get along with who. It would have been nice to see what the globe trotters are famous for. Meadowlark Lemon is breif and at the very end. If you are looking for editorials about the globe trotters this is it. If you are looking to see the globe trotters doing there thing skip this one.