# Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot (2014)

> A reflective basketball documentary charts Dirk Nowitzki’s journey from a shy German prospect to NBA champion through the extraordinary mentorship of Holger Geschwinder.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/176179

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Sebastian Dehnhardt
- Cast: Dirk Nowitzki, Holger Geschwinder, Kobe Bryant, Michael Finley, Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, Mark Cuban
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3626804/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: inspirational, warm, reflective, sports movie night, inspirational viewing

## Synopsis

A journey through the rise of a basketball legend and his mentor's unique influence.

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