Len Bias

2009
1 Std. 36 Min.

IMDb-BEWERTUNG

7,3/10

357

IHRE BEWERTUNG

More than two decades after his tragic cocaine overdose, the late Len Bias still leaves more questions than answers. When Bias dropped dead two days after the 1986 NBA Draft, he forever altered our perception of casual drug use and became the tipping point of America's drug crisis in the mid-80's.

Future generations continue to face the harsh punishment of drug policies that were influenced by the public outcry after his heartbreaking death. Instead of becoming an NBA star, he became a one-man deterrent, the athlete who reminded everyone just how dangerous drug use can be.

Amazingly, questions still linger about his death nearly a quarter-century later. How good could he have been in the pro ranks? Has he become underrated or overrated as the years pass? How could a University of Maryland superstar and Boston Celtics lottery pick be derailed by a cocaine binge? Was Bias a one-time user as we were led to believe, or was there a pattern of recreational use that led to his fatal last night? Did he fall in with the wrong crowd?

In the most ambitious, comprehensive and uncompromising account of Bias' life and death ever captured on film director Kirk Fraser utilizes dozens of interviews with Bias' closest teammates, friends and family in an effort to determine exactly what happened on that fateful night. Maybe it wasn't as much of a fluke as we thought.

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IMDb-BEWERTUNG

7,3/10

357

IHRE BEWERTUNG

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Ausgewählte Rezension

8/10

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ESPN is at it again – constantly looking at the world of sports in a new light. In this case, Len Bias and what could have been for this NBA draft pick.

Two days after being drafted to the Boston Celtics as a second round draft pick, Len Bias overdoses on cocaine and dies before ever playing an official NBA game. This film tugs at the heartstrings of sports lovers and shows the dangers of many players who get involved in the wrong side of sports.

Frasier interviews former teammates, former coaches, and relatives of Len Bias, all saying the same thing, "what could have been?" Their commentary allows audiences to truly feel their loss and answers some questions about why Bias was even involved with drugs in the first place. However, out of this tragedy comes hope.

Bias' death forced congress to pass new legislation about drugs and demanded coaches provided more rules for contracts and players. Not only are their new rules in place for players, but also severe consequences.

This documentary is definitely a 5 out of 5. This opened my eyes to a whole other side of basketball that I had no idea existed. Depressing at times, but has an over all good message – don't do drugs.