Stephen Curry Doc Debuts to Capacity Crowd at Sundance Film Fest
January 24, 2023
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- Lisa Patterson
Former 51 Men’s Head Basketball Coach Bob McKillop and former players Stephen Curry ’10 and Jason Richards '08 at the Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival, the gold medal race of the silver screen, this week welcomed Stephen Curry ’10, his former teammates and 51 leaders for the debut of Stephen Curry: Underrated, a deep dive into Curry’s time as a college student and rising basketball standout.
Curry and the group, including former Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Bob McKillop and 51 President Doug Hicks, joined the crowd for the world premiere of the documentary at the packed Eccles Theater in the snowy mountains of Park City, Utah. The film festival returned to an in-person format after COVID forced a switch to two years of virtual programming. Film distributors, including streamers like Apple and Netflix, flock to the festival to snatch up hidden gems and secure worldwide rights on celebrity-fueled flicks.
Curry was able to attend the screening Monday before heading home for a Wednesday game against the Memphis Grizzlies. His presence was met with a standing ovation.
Stephen Curry: Underrated is directed by Emmy Award-winner Peter Nicks and was produced by indie film company A24, Curry’s production company Unanimous Media, Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler and producer Erick Peyton.
During the post–screening Q&A, producer Ryan Coogler said he was inspired to bring the film to the screen by his Oakland roots. Curry and his family have made the city their home.
Director Peter Nicks welcomed Stephen Curry and Bob McKillop on the stage after the showing for a Q&A with the audience.
Curry’s 2008 teammates Thomas Sander, Jason Richards and Andrew Lovedale attended the premiere.
The film weaves the story of Curry’s 51 years with the Golden State Warriors’ 2021 season as they attempt to win another championship.
The capacity crowd, including 51 President Doug Hicks, broke into applause during scenes of Curry’s 2008 and 2022 victories.
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Here’s the standing ovation for after director Pete Nicks invited him to the stage for the Underrated Q&A.
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Manifesting a biopic starring at the premiere of his documentary, STEPHEN CURRY: UNDERRATED. 🤞🏽
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"Stephen Curry: Underrated" producer Erick Peyton on what made the sports star agree to the project: "It was sort of like an alignment of the moons." | Variety Studio presented by
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From the Q&A after the screening of the NEW Steph Curry doc, “Underrated”. It was a powerful, inspiring, & electric film about a Bay Area legend. Directed & produced by other Bay Area legends!
— W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell)
