On the Shoulders of Giants

The film "On the Shoulders of Giants" (2011) tells the story of the Harlem Rens, a pioneering all-Black professional basketball team that played their first game on November 3, 1923, beating an all-white Collegiate team. Directed by Deborah Morales and written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse, the film explores the team's history, including their exhibition games against the Original Celtics, a dominant white team that eventually became world champions. The team's story is one of racial pride and determination in the face of adversity, with notable figures like Maya Angelou and Carmelo Anthony contributing to the documentary.