The First Basket

The First Basket is a 2008 documentary film on professional basketball's influence on Jewish culture.

The First Basket
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDavid Vyorst
Produced byDavid Vyorst
StarringOssie Schectman
Red Auerbach
Peter Riegert
Narrated byPeter Riegert
Edited byCarol Slatkin
Music byRoberto Juan Rodriguez
Distributed byLaemmle/Zeller Films
Release date
  • 2008 (2008)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It is narrated by Peter Riegert. The film includes interviews and narratives provided by, and footage of, well known Jewish basketball personalities including Ossie Schectman, Red Auerbach, Sidney Hertzberg, and Edward Gottlieb as well as other Jewish basketball players.

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