The Redeem Team (film)
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| Directed by | Jon Weinbach |
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| Music by | CAMPFIRE Shane Eli Abrahams Jonny Pakfar |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Redeem Team is a 2022 American documentary film directed by Jon Weinbach[1] that chronicles the 2008 United States men's basketball team's journey during the Beijing Summer Olympics. The film focuses on the team's effort to reclaim its dominance in international basketball after a disappointing bronze medal finish at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Synopsis
The documentary provides an in-depth look at the preparation, challenges, and triumphs of the U.S. team, featuring prominent players such as Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade. It highlights the transformation of the team's culture under head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who emphasized discipline, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. The accompanying soundtrack features DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Jadakiss, and Public Enemy.[2]
Production
The documentary is produced by Greg Groggel and Diego Hurtado De Mendoza, with executive producers Frank Marshall, Mike Tollin, Jon Weinbach, Dwyane Wade, Mark Parkman, Mary Byrne and Yiannis Exarchos alongside LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson and Philip Byron of Uninterrupted.[3]
The film includes archival footage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes access to the team during the 2008 Olympics.
Release
The film was released on Netflix on October 7, 2022.[4]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 93% of 14 critics' reviews are positive.[5] Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 76 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[6]
A.R. Shaw of The Guardian described the film as blending the sports aspect with a patriotic resurgence. The Redeem Team chronicles how the basketball squad restored national pride during a turbulent era. Director Weinbach was quoted saying, "There was not a lot of optimism on America’s place in the world... you’re looking for things to feel good about as an American." The documentary frames the team’s gold medal as both athletic redemption and a metaphor for collective healing.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Fitzgerald, Toni. "7 Surprises From Netflix's New Hit Documentary 'The Redeem Team'". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "Sports Documentary "The Redeem Team" Is a Slam Dunk". The Amherst Student. 2022-10-13. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (19 August 2022). "Dwyane Wade, LeBron James to Executive Produce Netflix Documentary About 2008 Olympics U.S. Basketball Team". Variety. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ O’Shaughnessy, Haley (2022-08-19). "'The Redeem Team' Documentary Will Tip Off This October". Netflix. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "The Redeem Team". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ "The Redeem Team". Metacritic.
- ^ Shaw, A.R. (7 October 2022). "Redeem Team: How Kobe Bryant's steel restored pride to US basketball". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
External links
- The Redeem Team on Netflix
- The Redeem Team at IMDb