The streaming giant transports viewers back to 2008 when The Redeem Team was organized and competed in the Olympics. It brings unprecedented footage from the Olympics along with behind-the-scenes material from the US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team. Here’s what we know about the movie:
When Will The Redeem Team Be Released?
When Netflix first announced the documentary, they revealed that The Redeem Team will be making its release at 3 am ET on Friday, October 7, 2022.
What is The Redeem Team About?
Netflix has described the documentary with this official synopsis: “Using unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, The Redeem Team tells the story of the US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team’s quest for gold at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008 following the previous team’s shocking performance four years earlier in Athens. The documentary offers a fascinating portrait of team building and features insightful interviews with athletes and coaches from Dwyane Wade and LeBron James to Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, who reflect on how The Redeem Team set a new standard for American basketball.”
The documentary tells the story of the USA men’s basketball team who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics as they restored the reputation of the country in the sport. That’s because two of the team members (LeBron James and Dwyane Wade) experienced defeat at the previous 2004 Olympic games held in Athens. The documentary not only includes never before seen footage from the Olympic archives but exclusive material from NBA Entertainment too. You can also expect to see interviews from the iconic members of the team itself, such as James, Wade, and Mike Krzyzewski who served as the team’s head coach at that time.
Why Was It Called The Redeem Team?
The basketball team was called The Redeem Team after their loss at the previous Olympic event. They wanted a shot to redeem themselves, which is why the name was created. And true enough, the team did get the chance. They won the 2008 Olympics and set a new standard in the history of American basketball.
Who Was on The Redeem Team Players?
The players that were part of The Redeem Team that we’ll also get to see in the Netflix documentary include the following names:
Chris Paul (from New Orleans Hornets)Jason Kidd (from Dallas Mavericks)Deron Williams (from Utah Jazz)Kobe Bryant (from Los Angeles Lakers)Dwyane Wade (from Miami Heat)Michael Redd (from Milwaukee Bucks)LeBron James (from Cleveland Cavaliers)Carmelo Anthony (from Denver Nuggets)Tayshaun Prince (from Detroit Pistons)Carlos Boozer (from Utah Jazz)
Chris Bosh (from Toronto Raptors)Dwight Howard (from Orlando Magic)
The other members of the team that we’ll see in the documentary include:
Mike Krzyzewski (as the Head Coach)Jerry Colangelo (as the Managing Director)Jim Boeheim (as Assistant Coach)Mike D’Antoni (as Assistant Coach)Nate McMillan (as Assistant Coach)Sheldon Bruns (as Team Physician)Keith Jones (as official Athletic Trainer)Casey Smith (as official Athletic Trainer)
Is There a The Redeem Team Trailer?
Yes, Netflix released the trailer of The Redeem Team last September 13th.
The streaming giant also gave its viewers an exclusive first-look clip at its Tudum global fan event.
The Redeem Team is out now on Netflix.
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