He Got Game
In He Got Game, a compelling drama directed by Spike Lee, the story revolves around Jake Shuttlesworth (Denzel Washington), a prison inmate. His ticket to a reduced sentence lies in persuading his estranged son, Jesus (Ray Allen), a top-ranking basketball prospect, to play for the state governor's alma mater. The plot unfurls as father and son grapple with their past and future amidst the pressure-cooker world of college basketball recruitment. This film won an award for Best Original Score at the 1998 Black Reel Awards.