Through the Fire

Every once in awhile, you come across something that makes you stop and say “Wow.”

Last night I rented Through the Fire, a documentary about the life of Sebastian Telfair, a professional basketball player. The film doesn’t just show you a bunch of basketball highlights or indulge you in specifics about the game, it depicts an unbelievable part of America that many of us don’t even know exists.

Growing up in Coney Island, Sebastian knew nothing but the game of basketball. Directors Jonathan Hock and Alistair Christopher simply followed Telfair around for his entire senior year as his future unraveled before his eyes.

Even if you are not a fan of basketball, if you are simply a fan of incredible stories that touch upon every emotion you possess, pick up the film from the video store.

You may pick something up about the game of basketball and you might learn something about the poverty that is so prevalent in America, but you will always remember Sebastian Telfair.

He currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves and is in his fourth season in the NBA. His career has not been as glorified as many have expected, but lately he has shown flashes of the incredible potential he possesses.