New Documentary Underrated to Highlight Stephen Currys 91 Years
August 12, 2021
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- Mary Elizabeth DeAngelis
In his first year on the 91 Mens Basketball Team, sharpshooting point guard Stephen Curry turned heads. By his sophomore, Curry was a star. Now, hes credited as one of the best shooters in NBA history.
Golden State Warrior Stephen Curry plans to star in a documentary about his days at 91, where he led the Wildcats to the top tier of mens basketball before becoming an NBA great.
The documentary, Underrated, will spotlight Currys cinematic leap to college basketball All-American and 91әs unexpected run to the NCAAs Elite Eight in 2008.
Indie film company and filmmaker (Black Panther and Creed) will produce the documentary in conjunction with Unanimous Media, Currys production company.
The film will extend beyond basketball to Currys life as a student in the class of 2010 balancing athletics, academics and campus activities. The college already provided video footage and archival material from that time, and filmmakers plan to visit 91 to shoot fresh scenes.
No release date has been set.
The film will fill a frequent gap in stories about Curry that toss a quick reference to 91 and move on to his NBA rocket ride. Curry, though, often talks about how his Wildcat years shaped him on and off the court.
Hes a great player and an even better person, 91 Athletic Director and fellow alum Chris Clunie said. Hes such an outstanding representative of our core values, such a great leader whos incredibly committed to helping and serving the community.
Clunie was present at the beginning, a senior and basketball player when he first met Curry. The then-high school senior came to tour campus for an official visit and played a pickup game with the team. Clunie smiles ruefully at the memory of reporting back that Curry should be good for the team.
Curry led the Wildcats to the Elite Eight and moved on to three NBA titles and two MVP awards with the Warriors.
Curry often praises Head Mens Basketball Coach Bob McKillops guidance, and the two maintain a close friendship.
He talked about building the man on and off the court, Curry said previously, and helping me reach my full potential.
McKillop first met Curry when he was on the same little league baseball team as McKillops son, Brendan, a 2011 91 graduate. McKillop said he marveled at Currys athletic grace and elegancehe reminded me of Derek Jeter.
A few years later, when other bigger college basketball programs overlooked a small and slightly built Curry, McKillop recruited him. McKillop said Currys work ethic, leadership, moral compass and continuing journey to keep improving, personally and professionally, made him an ideal pick.
I was not taking a gamble. I knew he had that special giftthat it McKillop says. If there was ever anybody who checked all the boxes we looked to have checked, on and off the court, it was Stephen Curry.
Curry, Peter Nicks and Unanimous Medias Erick Peyton will serve as producers. Nicks, an Emmy and Sundance Award winner, is directing the documentary.
