Amateur

Terron Forte is a fourteen-year-old basketball talent who gains attention after a video of him goes viral. Recruited by an elite prep school, he enters a high-pressure environment where he must compete against older players. While the school provides professional facilities and coaching to help him reach the professional level, Terron must navigate the corruption and greed inherent in the world of amateur athletics.

Directed and written by Ryan Koo, this American drama is a feature-length adaptation of a short film previously made by Koo. The film stars Michael Rainey Jr. in the lead role, with a supporting cast that includes Josh Charles, Sharon Leal, Brian J. White, Corey Parker Robinson, and Ashlee Brian. The production was handled by Mandalay Pictures and has a runtime of 96 minutes.

Since its release on April 6, 2018, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.9/10 based on 5,500 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly higher score of 6.4/10 from 321 votes.