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Michael Jordan: An American Hero

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Michael Jordan: An American Hero
Screenplay byMichael J. Murray
Directed byAlan Metzger
StarringMichael Jace
ComposerPaul Christian Gordon
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerMike Elliot
CinematographyThomas Callaway
EditorSeth Flaum
Running time93 minutes
Production companySaban Entertainment
Original release
NetworkFox Family Channel
ReleaseApril 18, 1999 (1999-04-18)

Michael Jordan: An American Hero is an American television film that aired on Fox Family Channel on April 18, 1999.[1] It stars Michael Jace as Michael Jordan. Debbie Allen, Ernie Hudson, and Robin Givens also star in the film.

Plot

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The opening titles of the film shows footage of Jordan preparing for a game with the Chicago Bulls. The film is mostly based on the life of Michael Jordan from his childhood until when he grew up to be an NBA player. It also highlights the moments of when Michael played baseball as both a child and his short-lived minor league baseball career as well as his knack of golfing. The film ends with Michael in an empty arena after a game and he shoots a basket while flashbacks of his childhood when his father taught him how to shoot appear. The closing titles mentions that Jordan retired from basketball for good on January 13, 1999. However, in real life, he made a third comeback in 2001 when he played for the Washington Wizards for two seasons until 2003 when he retired for a third and final time.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Huff, Richard. "Fox Family Channel Goes Buggy With 'Jordan' Alert". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2011.