Director Gina Prince-Bythewood , herself an athlete, insisted on a realistic portrayal of the game, making the basketball scenes feel genuine rather than choreographed.
The film highlights the stark differences in professional opportunities for male and female athletes in the 1980s and '90s.
Movie Night Friday – Love and Basketball - The PBS Blog
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood , herself an athlete, insisted on a realistic portrayal of the game, making the basketball scenes feel genuine rather than choreographed.
The film highlights the stark differences in professional opportunities for male and female athletes in the 1980s and '90s.
Movie Night Friday – Love and Basketball - The PBS Blog