Chi-Town

Chi-Town follows Keifer Sykes on his meteoric rise from Marshall High School on Chicago’s West Side to his improbable shot at the NBA. This exhilarating multi-year journey of the explosive point guard’s ascent is punctuated by personal loss, debilitating injury, and tragic violence. At only 5'11 and surrounded by shattered dreams and wasted potential, the odds are stacked against Keifer at every turn. Keifer's focus on his goal and his never-wavering support for his community are inspirations. This is an intimate, raw, surprising and unique behind the scenes look at a true champion — and what it really takes to make it.

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Credits

Director:

Nick Budabin

Executive Producer:

Terry Minogue, David Gioiella, Mark Littman

Producer:

Nick Budabin, Terrence Elenteny, Neal Usatin

Cinematographer:

Matt Elkind

Editor:

Chris Carson

Music:

Ali Helnwein & Daniel McCormick

Principal Cast:

Keifer Sykes, Lisa Sykes, James Sykes, KJ Sykes, Marty Satterfield, Shawn Harrington, Leevon Carter, Alfonzo McKinnie, Brian Wardle, Henry Cotton

Additional Credits:

Additional Editor : Neal Usatin, Camera Operator : Dan Akiba, Camera Operator: Terrence Elenteny, Titles and Design: Mr. Wonderful, Post Supervisor: Robin Hall, Titles and Design: Mr. Wonderful, Additional Graphics: Joe Vaccarino, Jody Nazzaro: Sound Designer/Mixer, Chris Hengeveld: Colorist

Contact

Distributor:

Ana Vicente
ana@dogwoof.com

Public Film Contact:

Nick Budabin
Full Court Films
nick.budabin@gmail.com
6462070779

Publicity Contact:

David Magdael
DMAGDAEL@TCDM-ASSOCIATES.COM
213 624 7827

Sales Agent:

Dogwoof

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2017
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81:43 mins