Product Details

• Actors: Liev Schreiber
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Hbo Home Video
• DVD Release Date: March 4, 2008
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0010XB1WW
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,158 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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While the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights movement and political scandal were consuming the nation, a basketball legacy grew in southern California. Led by coach John Wooden, the UCLA Bruins amassed an unprecedented ten NCAA titles in the 12 season from 1964-1975, setting a standard of excellence and consistency in a volatile country. Capturing the spirit of the era through the comments of former team members, student, commentators, and coach Wooden himself, along with archival footage, THE UCLA SYNASTY sheds light on the advent of the college basketball craze. The UCLS juggernaut triggered unprecedented national interest in the sport and the NCAA tournament grew at a pace never before seen.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome basketball documentary!, March 8, 2008

By	Eric Robinson "Big E" (DETROIT, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had a chance to view this program on HBO television last year and i must say it is as about as informative of the UCLA basketball program as you can possibly get. John Wooden created something really special back in the 60's all the way through the mid 70's decade. And in doing so, he cemented his legacy for many years to come. And in the process producing some of the finest players in the history of the game in doing so. I highly recommend this dvd documentary for any true basketball fan. I know for a fact that i will be copping it for my extensive hoop collection. I've always found the UCLA basketball program to be somewhat intriguing.

4.0 out of 5 stars Bruin Dynasty, July 2, 2008

By	N. B. Berg (Jamesville, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a graduate of UCLA during the Wooden era. This video brought back so many vivid memories of a time and a team that will never again be experienced. It made me oproud to be part of somethign so wonderful and unique.

5.0 out of 5 stars COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT IT'S BEST !, May 19, 2008

By	P. Erickson "photo phreak" (Alamo, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Every college basketball fan should see this video! Regardless of whether or not you are a UCLA fan, this video covers what may have been the "Wonder age" of the college game. In addition it of course highlights the magnificant career and teaching abilities of John Wooden.