Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team
Exposing the truth behind the Seattle SuperSonics' tragic exodus after 41 years in the Emerald City
"Sonicsgate" is a feature documentary film exposing the truth behind how Seattle lost the SuperSonics after a heated legal battle in 2008. The perfect storm of corporate greed and political impotence formed to rob loyal Seattle sports fans of their oldest professional franchise. The team's celebrated 41-year run in Seattle included an NBA Championship, three Western Conference titles, six division titles and legendary players such as Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp, Ray Allen, Tom Chambers, Xavier McDaniel, Jack Sikma, Freddy Brown, Slick Watts and Spencer Haywood... just to name a few. As NBA salaries skyrocketed following the 1999 player lockout, the league's business model changed to require expansive new buildings paid for with taxpayer dollars. Seattle's KeyArena, built in 1995 as a remodel of the old Seattle Coliseum, just wouldn't cut it anymore according to NBA Commissioner David Stern...
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team
- Genres: Drama, Documentary
- Release Date: 2009-10-09
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Rating: 5.8/10 (9 votes)
- Budget: $30
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.9896
- Languages:
Cast & Crew
John Keister
as Narrator
Slade Gorton
as Himself
Sam Perkins
as Himself
Brent Barry
as Himself
Nick Collison
as Himself
Desmond Mason
as Himself
Jamal Crawford
as Himself
Aaron Brooks
as Himself
Doug Christie
as Himself
Jim McIlvaine
as Himself
Trailers & Clips
Sonicsgate "Old School" Movie Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team?▼
Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team is a Drama, Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2009-10-09.
Who are the main actors in Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team?▼
The main cast includes John Keister, Slade Gorton, Sam Perkins, Brent Barry, Nick Collison, .
Where can I watch Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team online?▼
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Is Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team based on a true story?▼
Exposing the truth behind the Seattle SuperSonics' tragic exodus after 41 years in the Emerald City
What is the IMDb rating of Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team?▼
Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10 based on 9 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team?▼
The movie had a production budget of $30 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team?▼
The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team filmed?▼
Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team?▼
The total runtime of Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team is 120 minutes.
Is Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team suitable for kids?▼
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Will there be a sequel to Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Sonicsgate: Requiem for a Team.
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