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AND1 Presents CHOSEN ONE: The Story of Ben Wallace

AND1 - CHOSEN ONE: The Story of Ben Wallace" is a captivating 16-minute short documentary that chronicles the remarkable journey of Ben Wallace, from his humble beginnings in Alabama to becoming the first undrafted player to enter the NBA Hall of Fame.

  • Ben Wallace
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Chris Stewart
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Dextor Gordon
    Executive Producer
  • Chris Stewart
    Executive Producer
  • Samgoma Edwards
    Director
  • Samtubia Edwards
    Director
  • Chris Stewart
    Creative Director
  • Chris Stewart
    Producer
  • Alex June
    Producer
  • Lisa Schein
    Producer
  • Anthony B. Geathers
    Production Manager
  • Anthony B. Geathers
    Photographer
  • Tima Miroshnichenko
    Additional Footage
  • Pavel Danilyyuk
    Additional Footage
  • Koolshooter
    Additional Footage
  • C Technical
    Additional Footage
  • Anete Lusina
    Additional Footage
  • Lukas Vanatko
    Additional Footage
  • Stefano Barbieri
    Additional Footage
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Fashion, Sports, Documentary
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 6, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Samgoma Edwards, Samtubia Edwards

Samtubia and Samgoma Edwards, Bronx-born brothers, are visionary storytellers who rose to prominence through their music video series "The Young Hov Project." Notably, Samgoma portrayed a young Jay-Z, earning recognition from Jay-Z himself and acclaimed director Chris Robinson. Their viral Nike Air Yeezy video, endorsed by Kanye West, furthered their innovative filmmaking reputation. The years of work led them to now being repped by Paradigm Talent Agency and Schemers Entertainment.

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Director Statement

Collaborating with AND1's creative director, Chris Stewart was an incredible experience that added depth and creativity to the storytelling process. Working together, we breathed life into Ben Wallace's remarkable journey within the confines of short-form storytelling. Chris's insights and creative vision allowed us to capture the essence of Ben's story in a compelling and visually captivating way. The synergy of our team, in partnership with AND1, played a pivotal role in ensuring that Ben Wallace's story was not only celebrated but also resonated deeply with our audience, making it a true success in short-form storytelling.