Fast Break

Evoking a cinéma vérité feel not found in most sports documentaries, Fast Break examines the 1977 Trail Blazers in a surprisingly personal and compelling fashion. Inter-cutting excerpts from the 1977 playoff / championship season, the film steps outside of the basketball court, and into the everyday lives of the Trail Blazers, as well as their coach Jack Ramsey. Whether it’s biking the Oregon coast with Bill Walton, hosting a kids basketball camp with Dave Twardzik, or joking with Maurice Lucas at the pool—Fast Break lets the players speak for themselves: about basketball, life and playing in Portland.

Hosted and moderated by film curator Greg Hamilton, join us after the show for a Q&A with author Larry Colton, who interviewed the team in the film.