Watch Adam Yauch's basketball movie, 'Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot'
Last Friday, The 405 received the news that Beastie Boys MC and music legend Adam Yauch (MCA) had passed away due to cancer. In his later years it wasn't just music that dominated his life, he was also a critically acclaimed directory too.
His directorial debut Gunnin' For That #1 Spot was filmed in Brooklyn, and follows 24 prospective and hopeful high school basketball players trying to make it in the NBA.
You can watch the entire film here. It's definitely a must-watch, even more so with the unfortunate passing of the music legend. [via Dummy]
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