Paul Haber:Against the Wall
Paul Haber did the impossible beating the world racquetball champion in a winner take all Hands versus Racquet match in Memphis.Sports Illustrated called it the greatest mixed sport match in the history of athletic competition. In the world of handball,Paul Haber was Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Hull, Joe DiMaggio, Joe Namath, and a dash of Frank Sinatra.A Sports Illustrated writer called him "the most colorful champion in sports since Namath - and with better knees."
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Andrew HollanDirectorThe Winning Edge
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Michelle PontoWriterCBS Television
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Andrew HollanProducerThe Winning Edge
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Paul HaberKey CastInside Handball by Mort Leve
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Jimmy JacobsKey CastBoxing movies and historical footage
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Bill YambrickKey CastHandball loop films
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Dr.Bud MuehleisenKey CastNational Paddleball and Racquetball films
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Alexandra YanceyNarratorThe Flaming Hellcats
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J.C. CamargoOriginal music composer and performerApril Sky
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Genres:Documentary, Sports, Short film, Non Fiction, Human Interest Story
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Runtime:24 minutes
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Completion Date:December 31, 2014
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Production Budget:35,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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The Hampton Film FestivalPost Oak Blvd
November 7, 2014
Houston, Texas Screening
Best of Show -
IOFFHollis,NY
United States
June 10, 2016
IOFF
Final Four Award -
Miami Epic Trailer FestivalMiami Beach
United States
April 21, 2017
Miami Beach Trailer Festival
Finalist -
Wendy's Short FilmsAustin, Texas
United States
July 6, 2016
Wendy's Short Films
Best Sports Documentary -
Bay Area CinefestSan Francisco,CA
United States
June 25, 2015
West Coast Premiere
Bronze Medal for Short Documentary -
Twin City Film FestivalMinneapolis-St.Paul
United States
December 21, 2016
Twin City Film festival
Round of Sweet Sixteen for Best Documentary -
Celtic Film FestivalHouston, Texas
United States
August 4, 2017
Celtic Film Festival
Native Gaelic Sports Film First Place Award presented by Waterford Crystal
Distribution Information
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YouTubeCountry: Worldwide
Began lessons and playing handball,racquetball, tennis and squash at the Houston Racquet Club in 1970.
Competed in local, regional and national tournaments in the 70's,80's ,90's and early 2000's.
My friendship with Paul Haber began at a National AAU Tournament in 1971.
During filming of Paul's tribute my research indicated Paul was in an unmarked indigent grave in a cemetery that had graffiti.I raised funds and provided him a tombstone.My efforts have gotten my friend elected to the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. I have gotten files started on my friend at museums across North America.My personal collection of Paul David Haber historic memorabilia is the largest in the world .
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,San Diego Union Tribune,Fort Bend Star have articles on this film tribute for my friend.