Hooked: The Legend of Hook Mitchell


1h 8m 2003

Brief Synopsis

Gary Payton is one of the top point guards in the NBA. He grew up with Demetrius "Hook" Mitchell and says Hook is better than he is. Other top players, such as Jason Kidd and Brian Shaw, agree. Yet, most of the free world hasn't heard of this mythic figure who only stands five feet nine inches bec

Film Details

Also Known As
Legend of Demetrius 'Hook' Mitchell, The
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2003
Production Company
Fader Films
Distribution Company
Ventura Home Entertainment

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 8m

Synopsis

Gary Payton is one of the top point guards in the NBA. He grew up with Demetrius "Hook" Mitchell and says Hook is better than he is. Other top players, such as Jason Kidd and Brian Shaw, agree. Yet, most of the free world hasn't heard of this mythic figure who only stands five feet nine inches because as legendary as he was on the court, problems off the court derailed his trip to immortality and landed him behind bars.

Film Details

Also Known As
Legend of Demetrius 'Hook' Mitchell, The
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2003
Production Company
Fader Films
Distribution Company
Ventura Home Entertainment

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 8m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2003

Released in United States May 2003

Released in United States on Video October 12, 2004

Released in United States September 2004

Shown at Tribeca Film Festival May 3-11, 2003.

Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival September 17-21, 2004.

Straight-to-video release.

Released in United States 2003

Released in United States May 2003 (Shown at Tribeca Film Festival May 3-11, 2003.)

Released in United States September 2004 (Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival September 17-21, 2004.)

Released in United States on Video October 12, 2004