The Northern King Docs
King Nation AAU are on the rise, but need a floor general. The responsibility falls on the shoulders of 5’9 point guard Keone Davis, 15, who leads the team into the Pittsburgh Jam Fest with high hopes.
“TRUE NORTH” Directed by: Ryan Sidhoo & Produced by Shirley Vercruysse and the National Film Board of Canada | 2018
Inspired by his father and the NBA players from his suburb, Jalen Celestine, 15, knows the NBA is within reach. With big-time US prep schools calling, the family ventures south for official visits.
“TRUE NORTH” Directed by: Ryan Sidhoo & Produced by Shirley Vercruysse and the National Film Board of Canada | 2018
The King Nation trilogy closes with Malachi Ndur, 15, who has gone from small-town kid to major prospect. Malachi along with Keone and Jalen head to the Fab 48 tournament in Vegas with a chance to end the summer crowned as kings.
“TRUE NORTH” Directed by: Ryan Sidhoo & Produced by Shirley Vercruysse and the National Film Board of Canada | 2018
Luke Galati & Robert Mackenzie follow and document one of Canada’s top AAU programs, the Northern Kings on their annual trip to the Las Vegas Fab48 tournament. The documentary features some of Canada’s top up-and-coming prospects and includes a soundtrack composed of entirely Toronto artists.
Directed by: Luke Galati & Robert Mackenzie | 2016