Prison Ball
Prison Ball

Prison Ball

2004Movie90 minEnglish

Prison Ball is about prison basketball as practiced by prisoners within prison walls. The documentary interviews various inmates and prison officials and specialists on the matter and tackles "prison basketball leagues" operating within prison systems as well. It focuses on four Louisiana state prison teams, it was shot mainly in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Chris CasadyGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

When a disgraced former professional basketball player is sent to prison, he finds himself in a world where the only way to gain respect and eventually freedom is through an organized prison basketball league. He must overcome corrupt guards, ruthless inmates, and his own past demons to lead his team to victory.

Critical Reception

Prison Ball is a low-budget comedy that garnered minimal critical attention upon its release. It is largely considered a B-movie, appealing primarily to fans of crude humor and sports comedies, and is often overshadowed by its more prominent genre peers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on slapstick and gross-out humor.
  • The plot is predictable and formulaic, following typical underdog sports movie tropes.
  • Performances are often over-the-top, fitting the comedic tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Prison Ball are scarce and generally reflect its status as a niche comedy, with some viewers finding amusement in its raunchy jokes and sports-related plot, while others dismiss it as low-quality or unoriginal.

Fun Fact

While the film is titled 'Prison Ball', much of the actual filming took place in the community of San Dimas, California, rather than an actual correctional facility.

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