25: Basketball

25: Basketball

Jun 7, 1996
A set of documentary stories, radio essays and monologues about basketball, the Chicago Bulls, and their grip on Chicagoans' hearts and lives during the NBA Playoffs.

  • Act One

    Bulls in Our Hearts

    Chicagoans' dreams of the Bulls, including interviews with Chicagoans. (8 minutes)

    Parents • Sports

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  • Act Two

    Bulls in a Barber Shop.

    Documentary story about a South Side Chicago barbershop where men gather to watch basketball. (10 minutes)

    City • Neighbors/Neighborhoods • Sports

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  • Act Three

    The Meaning of Basketball

    Chicago playwright David Isaacson, on hating the Bulls.

    Then, Nancy Updike presents a sound portrait of a Philadelphia woman and her basketball trophies. (23 minutes)

    Sports

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  • Act Four

    Basketball and Commerce.

    Chicago playwright Beau O'Reilly goes with Ira to the Scottie Pippin Dodge Store.

    Then, singer/songwriter/playwright Jeff Dorchen on Niketown. (8 minutes)

    Business • Retail/Commerce • Sports

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  • Act Five

    One More Dream.

    A Bulls dream from Chicagoan Brett Grossman, and an acoustic guitar cover of Bulls theme music from Chicago musician Rick Karr. (4 minutes)

    Music • Sports

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A. M. Woodall

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