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Athletes Part of Film Festival

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

Athletes Part of Film Festival

Two athletes known for achievements in sports will join world class filmmakers and promising new filmmakers at The Hamilton International Film Festival, Thursday through Sunday.

Bo Kimball, former college and professional basketball star, is best known as a teammate of Hank Gathers, star player on the 1989-90 Loyola Marymount basketball team who collapsed and died during a game late in their championship season. In the first game following Gathers’ tragic death, Kimball shot his foul shots left handed (in photo) in tribute to his friend.

Guru of Go is an ESPN Films documentary about the Loyola Marymount basketball program under the leadership of Paul Westhead. This fast-paced and emotionally moving documentary tells the story of Westhead’s high-flying offense that still holds the record for the top five highest scoring games in Division 1 history, and the tragic death of its star player. Kimball will be on hand, along with ESPN Films’ Mark Durand.  Guru of Go will be screened on Saturday, at 1pm. 

Sakhi Khan is the grandson of squash legend Hashim Khan, who won six international titles during the 1950s to begin a family sports dynasty that lasted for three generations.  Keep Eye on Ball: The Hashim Khan Story is a documentary that profiles the greatest family in international squash- ever. Khan will join ESPN Films’ Mark Durand on Sunday, at 2 p.m.

Tickets for each screening during the festival are $5, and may be purchased in advance at 824-8210, or at the door. For the complete festival schedule and information, visit www.hamiltontheater.net.

Source: Hamilton Theater

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