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No Crossover The Trial Of Allen Iverson

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No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson was a documentary created in 2010 and directed by Steve James. The film retells and analyzes the event that altered Allen Iverson’s life. Allen Iverson’s high school career, life defining mistake, and aftermath of the situation are all disclosed in great detail throughout the documentary. While Allen Iverson participated in an innocent bowling outing with friends on February 14, 1993, a brawl broke out. This incident would cause a shift in the course of his life, alter his career, and contaminate society’s view of his character. The documentary expands beyond Allen Iverson’s actions and personal consequences to encompass the community's divided backlash over the disputed incident. Not only does the film …show more content…

The documentary begins with Allen Iverson’s early life, and it details his development into the world of sports. As the film progresses, it explains the incident and its effects on Allen Iverson’s community. Subsequently, it continues to tell the story of Allen Iverson’s life, and the ways in which it has been altered by a single altercation in his teenage years. Steve James’s choice of telling the story of Allen Iverson’s life and career as a narrative is a positive attribute to the film. By telling the story in chronological order, viewers have an easy time understanding the storyline and timeline of events. Additionally, the film was also compelling to viewers because of the emotion included in the interviews. Steve James arranged an array of interviewees to contribute their take-on-events and opinions to the documentary. Many of the people who were interviewed knew Allen Iverson on a personal level, including family members, coaches, school faculty, and friends. Because of these personal relationships and Allen Iverson’s controversial role in his community, many of the interviewees told stories rooted in emotional memories and expressed passionate opinions. The compilation of personal viewpoints gave the documentary an intriguing and amusing perspective. The combination of the chronological storyline and passionate antidotes contributed to the documentary's compelling

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