Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team
"Exposing the truth behind the Seattle SuperSonics' tragic exodus after 41 years in the Emerald City"
Originally released in 2009. Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team is a drama/documentary film. directed by Jason Reid. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Keister, Slade Gorton, and Sam Perkins
Synopsis
"Sonicsgate" is a feature documentary film exposing the truth behind how Seattle lost the SuperSonics after a heated legal battle in 2008. The perfect storm of corporate greed and political impotence formed to rob loyal Seattle sports fans of their oldest professional franchise. The team's celebrated 41-year run in Seattle included an NBA Championship, three Western Conference titles, six division titles and legendary players such as Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp, Ray Allen, Tom Chambers, Xavier McDaniel, Jack Sikma, Freddy Brown, Slick Watts and Spencer Haywood... just to name a few. As NBA salaries skyrocketed following the 1999 player lockout, the league's business model changed to require expansive new buildings paid for with taxpayer dollars. Seattle's KeyArena, built in 1995 as a remodel of the old Seattle Coliseum, just wouldn't cut it anymore according to NBA Commissioner David Stern...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (10 votes)
Budget
$30
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team about?
"Sonicsgate" is a feature documentary film exposing the truth behind how Seattle lost the SuperSonics after a heated legal battle in 2008. The perfect storm of corporate greed and political impoten...
Who directed Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team?
Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team was directed by Jason Reid.
How long is Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team?
Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team released?
Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team was released on October 9, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team?
The main cast of Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team includes John Keister, Slade Gorton, Sam Perkins, Brent Barry, Nick Collison.