Above the Rim

In the intense sports drama "Above the Rim," a promising high school basketball star must choose between following in the footsteps of his beloved coach or running with a local gang leader who will stop at nothing to succeed. When the star's decision goes awry, he finds himself on the receiving end of brutal violence and must be rescued by a former teammate turned security guard, setting off a chain reaction that ultimately leads to justice and redemption. Along the way, Tupac Shakur delivers a powerful performance as Birdie, a ruthless gang leader with a talent for destruction, while Duane Martin shines as Kyle-Lee Watson, a talented young athlete struggling to find his place in the world.