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Episode Synopsis
He Got Game (1998) — Season 4, Episode 12Ball is life — but at what cost? This week on Sips & Scripts, Kirsten, Terrell, and Jeff are diving into He Got Game (1998), the Spike Lee classic that mixes hoops, hustle, and heartache. Starring Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, and Milla Jovovich, this film goes way beyond basketball — it’s about fatherhood, freedom, and forgiveness.We’re unpacking:🏀 How Spike Lee turned a sports drama into a social commentary💔 The complicated love between fathers and sons💸 Who really profits from Black athletic excellence🎓 And whether redemption is ever truly possibleThis week’s sip? The Recruiter — a smooth yet surprising mix of vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice. Sweet on the outside, sharp underneath… just like the game itself.Pour up and join us as we break down one of the most powerful father-son stories in Black cinema. Cheers! 🥂
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