It's a starting place for so many players around the world. Before he was an icon, LeBron James was a tall kid from Akron, Ohio who, along with his crew of friends, loved to play basketball. But his story was different.

More Than a Game is a documentary about Lebron, a legend in the making who truly believed that no one can do it alone. A young superstar that never let his destiny as one of the game's greatest get in the way of the things that really matter: loyalty and a brotherhood that outlasts fame and fortune.

Created by first-time director Kris Belman, More Than a Game tells a story that all ballers can identify with, the dedication, the passion and the teamwork that went into making LeBron and his St. Vincent - St. Mary squad champions. As a college student in Akron, Belman heard about the team's story while taking a documentary film class. Originally intended to be a short project, the story seemed so much larger, and with the help of the team's coach Dru Joyce, he followed the boys during their journey to the 2003 state championship.

The documentary premiered recently at the Toronto Film Festival to a standing ovation. With plans of a national release in 2009, More Than a Game is said to be an inspiration for all basketball lovers around the globe.

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