I Hate Christian Laettner (2015)

6.9/10 90 min Documentary

Overview

He made perhaps the most dramatic shot in the history of the NCAA basketball tournament. He's the only player to start in four consecutive Final Fours, and was instrumental in Duke winning two national championships. He had looks, smarts and game. So why has Christian Laettner been disliked so intensely by so many for so long? Maybe it was the time he stomped on the chest of a downed player, or the battles he had with his teammates, or a perceived sense of entitlement. But sometimes, perception isn't reality. "I Hate Christian Laettner" will go beyond the polarizing persona to reveal the complete story behind this lightning rod of college basketball. Featuring extensive access to Laettner, previously unseen footage and perspectives from all sides, this film will be a "gloves-off" examination of the man who has been seen by many as the "Blue Devil Himself."

Cast

Rob Lowe

Self (Narrator)

Christian Laettner

Self

Mike Krzyzewski

Self

Jalen Rose

Self

Ken Jeong

Self

Verne Troyer

Self

Ric Flair

Self

Dick Vitale

Self

Jay Bilas

Self

Bobby Hurley

Self

Grant Hill

Self

Doug Collins

Self

Peter Elliot Rosenberg

Self

Ariel Helwani

Self

Roy Williams

Self

Shaquille O'Neal

Self (archive footage)

William Zabka

Johnny Lawrence (archive footage)

Martin Kove

John Kreese (archive footage)

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