Peacock's 2023 Documentary on LeBron James and Friends Works, Breezily
Shooting Stars (2023)
A Quick Film Review
Curious about NBA superstar and triple Olympian LeBron James' high school career? Well, the 2023 documentary Shooting Stars from streaming service Peacock has you covered...a bit.
A Quick Film Review
Curious about NBA superstar and triple Olympian LeBron James' high school career? Well, the 2023 documentary Shooting Stars from streaming service Peacock has you covered...a bit.
Released last month, Shooting Stars focuses on the 'Fab Four'-turned 'Fab Five' friendship that powered St. Vincent-St. Mary HIgh School to national prominence amidst on-court super success, launching James' career in basketball stardom.
In just under two hours, Shooting Stars covers the key headlines - James, along with friends Willie McGee, Sian Cotton, and Dru Joyce spurn more highly touted Buchtel in order to continue playing together. At SVSM in 2000, the group's talent earns them playing time and powers the school to national renown. Along the way, former opposing player Romeo Travis is integrated into the group, while they navigate jealousy amongst the community, and eventually, each other, as James' status grows.
James' individual milestones are covered - raised by a single mother in humble circumstances, meeting his eventual wife, Savannah in his sophmore year, and passing acknowledgement of headline-making moments of receiving a hummer vehicle and a vintage jersey as gifts.
There's a breeziness to those latter particular moments of drama. And, for those more familiar with James' backstory, a glaring omission of his high school football prowess, and his flirtation with turning professional even earlier.
And, there's no mention of James' fellow SVSM alum and childhood friend Maverick Carter, now a well-known business partner. But perhaps realizing that Shooting Stars was co-produced by Carter's SpringHill Company gives some answer to that, as well as to 'breeziness' of the overall production.
That said, Shooting Stars offers an enjoyable watch for general sports fans and those curious about James in particular. And, there is a sense of satisfaction seeing McGee, Cotton, Joyce, and Travis all appear in cameos, with postscripts noting each's own success - all stars in their own paths.
In just under two hours, Shooting Stars covers the key headlines - James, along with friends Willie McGee, Sian Cotton, and Dru Joyce spurn more highly touted Buchtel in order to continue playing together. At SVSM in 2000, the group's talent earns them playing time and powers the school to national renown. Along the way, former opposing player Romeo Travis is integrated into the group, while they navigate jealousy amongst the community, and eventually, each other, as James' status grows.
James' individual milestones are covered - raised by a single mother in humble circumstances, meeting his eventual wife, Savannah in his sophmore year, and passing acknowledgement of headline-making moments of receiving a hummer vehicle and a vintage jersey as gifts.
There's a breeziness to those latter particular moments of drama. And, for those more familiar with James' backstory, a glaring omission of his high school football prowess, and his flirtation with turning professional even earlier.
And, there's no mention of James' fellow SVSM alum and childhood friend Maverick Carter, now a well-known business partner. But perhaps realizing that Shooting Stars was co-produced by Carter's SpringHill Company gives some answer to that, as well as to 'breeziness' of the overall production.
That said, Shooting Stars offers an enjoyable watch for general sports fans and those curious about James in particular. And, there is a sense of satisfaction seeing McGee, Cotton, Joyce, and Travis all appear in cameos, with postscripts noting each's own success - all stars in their own paths.
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