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The Palestra: Cathedral of Basketball

20071h 5m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2007

Runtime

1h 5m

Storyline

The Palestra: Cathedral of Basketball traces the evolution of college basketball through the rise of the most historic arena in the country - The University of Pennsylvania's Palestra. Discover how this building became the stamping ground for the game that captured the heart of America, and how its majestic influence would ultimately diminish as the very sport it had nurtured blossomed into lavish and high-priced popularity

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 5m
Apr 17, 2007
Director
Mikaelyn Austin
Production Countries
United States of America

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