Movie

Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters

“A celebratory look at basketball in Africa, and how the philosophy of Ubuntu helped shape the Boston Celtics' 2008 championship season.”

201747m

Documentary

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Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies in Denmark. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Release date: 2017-12-24
Runtime: 47m
Language: English
Status: Released

About Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters

Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters is a 2017 movie in the Documentary genre, starring Dikembe Mutombo, Hakeem Olajuwon and Giannis Antetokounmpo. It has a runtime of 47 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

HOOPS AFRICA: UBUNTU MATTERS is a collection of stories that celebrates the past, present, and future of basketball in Africa, spotlighting the sport's impact on society and its development on the continent. From the dreams of a young Zimbabwean player to honoring the NBA legends who paved the way before him, this film journeys through the growth of the game in Africa. Centering on basketball nonprofit Hoops 4 Hope in South Africa and Zimbabwe, this documentary uncovers the role the African philosophy of Ubuntu played in the Boston Celtics' 2008 NBA Championship season and also documents the historic 2015 NBA Africa Game. Featuring Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo, Adam Silver, Luol Deng, Luc Mbah a Moute, Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, and many more NBA greats, this documentary shows us all why #UbuntuMatters.

Cast

Dikembe Mutombo

Self

Hakeem Olajuwon

Self

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Self

Serge Ibaka

Self

Themes & keywords

basketballsports documentary

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters in Denmark?+

In Denmark, Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters on Netflix?+

Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters?+

Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters has a runtime of 47 minutes (47 minutes).

Who stars in Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters?+

Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters stars Dikembe Mutombo, Hakeem Olajuwon, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Serge Ibaka.

When did Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters come out?+

Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters is a 2017 movie.

What genre is Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters?+

Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters is Documentary film.