Sweetwater (2023)

Overview

Set in 1990 Chicago, a taxi driver shares his remarkable journey with a sportswriter riding in his cab. He introduces himself as Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, a pioneering figure in the NBA and one of the first African Americans to break the color barrier in professional basketball. As he recounts his experiences on and off the court, the story unfolds, highlighting not only his athletic achievements but also the societal challenges he faced during a transformative era in sports history.