The Basketball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History (Screening Spor

The Basketball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History, Volume 1 of the Screening Sports Series, examines the profound impact of basketball on visual media. Samantha N Sheppard explores how stories about the game extend beyond the court, moving through classic Hollywood dramas, independent documentaries, television, and video games. This scholarly work analyzes how basketball films reflect complex themes of race, identity, community, and aspiration. By treating the court as a stage for American life, the text investigates how questions of belonging and cultural power are represented through various media formats.

This history and criticism volume provides an expansive portrait of basketball's visual culture and its evolution into a global phenomenon. As part of the Screening Sports Series, The Basketball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History, Volume 1, offers deep insights into the sociology of sports and communication and media studies. The book traces how the sport is imagined and mythologized within popular culture, making it a significant resource for those studying performing arts, social sciences, and sports history.