The 'Sweetwater' trailer shows the true story of NBA legend Nat Clifton.
Briarcliff Entertainment has released the first trailer for the upcoming drama film Sweetwater. The film will depict the inspiring true story of Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton, the first African-American to sign an NBA contract.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY As the trailer continues, those around Clifton, are adimant that he belongs with the Knicks, saying that he "knows the game better than anyone." He is especially helped by Lapchick, who says that he "wants to fight" to get Clifton in the NBA. The trailer shows the trials and tribulations that Clifton goes through after he eventually signs with the Knicks, including from a prejudiced swath of the country that does not want him to play in the NBA.
Sweetwater is directed by Martin Guigui, who also helmed the film's screenplay. The film is produced by Tim Moore, Josi Konski, Dahlia Waingort Guigui of Sunset Pictures, and Darren Moorman of Reserve Entertainment. The film's executive producers include Scott Pomeroy, Mike Durden, Scott Helms, Craig Cheek, Tom Ortenberg, and Pasaca Entertainment.
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