Who is the real Jesus Shuttlesworth?
He’s a high school basketball phenom from Coney Island confronted by the difficult choice to either go to college or jump directly into the NBA. In the movie, the damaged, conflicted, and real-life NBA star Ray Allen portrays the responsible role of Jesus Shuttlesworth.
Why is Jake Shuttlesworth in prison?
His mother died at the hands of his father. As they were having a marital dispute, Jake Shuttlesworth, his father, shoved his mother in anger. This resulted in an accidental fall where she hits her head on the floor and dies due to the trauma. This is the reason why Jake is in prison.
Who is Jake Shuttlesworth on ‘Basketball Wives’?
Washington portrays Jake Shuttlesworth, father of the top-ranked basketball prospect in the country, Jesus Shuttlesworth, played by NBA star Ray Allen.
How did Tim Allen get the nickname Shuttlesworth?
Allen's performance as Shuttlesworth was greatly praised by critics, and the name was borrowed as Allen's basketball nickname. The third of five children, Allen was born at Castle Air Force Base near Merced, California, the son of Walter Sr. and Flora Allen.
What happens if Jake wins the basketball game?
Jake finally challenges Jesus to a game of one-on-one basketball. If Jake wins, Jesus will sign a letter of intent to play for Big State and if Jesus wins, he can make his own decision. After a competitive start, Jake tires during the course of the game and Jesus wins.
What does Jesus say to Jake?
As Jake is collected for transportation back to Attica, he turns to Jesus and says, "Let me tell you something, son: You get that hatred out your heart, or you'll end up just another nigga ... like your father.". Ultimately, Jesus decides to sign to play for Big State and gives Jake his blessing.
What is the rating of "He Got Game"?
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 81% based on 63 reviews, with an average rating of 6.87/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Though not without its flaws, He Got Game finds Spike Lee near the top of his game, combining trenchant commentary with his signature visuals and a strong performance from Denzel Washington." At Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 64 out of 100, based on 21 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale.
What does Jesus tell his sister to do when he returns home from school?
When Jesus returns home from school, he refuses to look his father in the eye, and tells his sister to get rid of the "stranger" in their living room. Jesus later agrees to meet with his father at an alternative location away from Mary.
Who is the father of Jesus in He Got Game?
The film revolves around Jake Shuttlesworth ( Denzel Washington ), father of the top-ranked basketball prospect in the country, Jesus Shuttlesworth ( Ray Allen ). Jake, in prison for killing his wife, is ...
Who played Jesus Shuttlesworth's father?
Jesus Shuttlesworth (Ray Allen ), the top high school basketball player in the United States, is being pursued by the top college basketball programs in the nation. His father, Jake, is a convicted felon serving time at Attica Correctional Facility for accidentally killing his wife, Martha, ( Jesus ' mother) six years earlier. Jake is temporarily released by the governor, an influential alumnus of "Big State," one of the colleges Jesus is considering, so that he might persuade his son to sign with the governor's college. If successful, he'll get an early release from prison.
Where was the movie Jesus filmed?
Locations included Coney Island, Brooklyn, Cabrini–Green housing projects in Chicago, Illinois, Elon University, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Los Angeles, California . For the role of Jesus, Lee had drawn up a list of every NBA player who could pass for a high school senior.
Early life
The third of five children, Allen was born at Castle Air Force Base near Merced, California, the son of Walter Sr. and Flora Allen. A military child, he spent time growing up in Saxmundham, Suffolk, England, in Altus, Oklahoma, at Edwards Air Force Base in California, and in Germany.
College career
Allen attended the University of Connecticut from 1993 to 1996 after being recruited by assistant coach Karl Hobbs. While at UConn, he was named USA Basketball's Male Athlete of the Year in 1995. In 1995–96, his final college season, Allen was a first-team All-American and won the Big East Player of the Year award.
Acting career
In 1998, Allen co-starred alongside Denzel Washington in the Spike Lee film He Got Game as high school basketball phenomenon Jesus Shuttlesworth.
Personal life
Allen married singer/actress Shannon Walker Williams on August 16, 2008, after having dated since 2004. They have four children together.
Honors
On July 2, 2007, shortly after being traded to the Celtics, Allen threw out the ceremonial first pitch for a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park.
Records
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Further reading
Allen, Ray (2018). From the Outside: My Journey Through Life and the Game I Love. with Michael Arkush. Dey Street Books. ISBN 978-0062675477.
Overview
Plot
Jesus Shuttlesworth (Ray Allen), the top high school basketball player in the United States, is being pursued by the top college basketball programs in the nation. His father, Jake, is a convicted felon serving time at Attica Correctional Facility for accidentally killing his wife, Martha, Jesus' mother, six years earlier. Jake is temporarily released by the governor, an influential alumnus of "Big State," one of the colleges Jesus is considering, so that he might persuade his s…
Cast
• Denzel Washington as Jake Shuttlesworth
• Ray Allen as Jesus Shuttlesworth
• Milla Jovovich as Dakota Barns
• John Turturro as Coach Billy Sunday
Production
Filming took place between July and September 1997. Locations included Coney Island, Brooklyn, Cabrini–Green housing projects in Chicago, Illinois, Elon University, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Los Angeles, California.
For the role of Jesus, Lee had drawn up a list of every NBA player who could pass for a high school senior. Kobe Bryant was the original choice to portray Jesus Shuttlesworth, but after shoo…
Release
He Got Game was produced on an estimated $25 million budget. In the opening weekend of its release, it was shown on 1,319 screens, and took in $7,610,663 at the U.S. box offices debuting at #1. It eventually grossed a total of $21,554,585.00, which was a box office flop considering it fell short of its $25 million budget.
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 81% based on 63 rev…
Soundtrack
The soundtrack for He Got Game was composed of numerous orchestral pieces by Aaron Copland with songs created by Public Enemy. It was released by Def Jam on April 21, 1998.
Awards and nominations
1999 Acapulco Black Film Festival
• Best Actor — Denzel Washington (nominated)
• Best Director — Spike Lee (nominated)
• Best Screenplay — Spike Lee (nominated)
External links
• He Got Game at IMDb
• He Got Game at AllMovie
• He Got Game at Box Office Mojo
• He Got Game at Rotten Tomatoes