'Sweetwater': A Tribute to Nat Clifton and NBA Integration.
"Sweetwater," a new movie about the life of Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, who broke the color barrier in the NBA, has brought back memories for Richard Lapchick, son of Clifton's coach Joe Lapchick. Lapchick praises the film's portrayal of his father as a leader standing up for justice and Jeremy Piven's remarkable job portraying his personality and courage. The movie vividly tells the story of Clifton's life, moving from the South to Chicago and becoming a dominant player with the Harlem Globetrotters before joining the NBA. Lapchick thanks the cast and crew for their contributions in helping the world know more clearly what his father and Clifton did so many years ago.