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Hoops

2004-08-03 · 22 min · ★ 6.2

Drama

Michael (Michael Birkeland, The Singles Ward) and Ethan (Kirby Heyborne, The RM) are not only brothers, they're also best friends. Every Saturday Michael and Ethan play a game of basketball. Shooting hoops has always been their way of bonding. Through numerous games, both Michael and Ethan discover what it means to be a friend, the importance of the Gospel, and the blessing of serving a mission.

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Directors
John Lyde
Production companies
JKL Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
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Released

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Michael BirkelandMichael BirkelandMichael
Kirby HeyborneKirby HeyborneEthan
Maxwell HeyborneYoung Ethan
Ethan LydeYoung Michael

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