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S18·E9 Hardwood

Episode
Season 18, Episode 9
Air Date
August 16, 2005
Runtime
60 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired August 16, 2005 60 min
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Synopsis

Hardwood is a 2005 short documentary film about Canadian director Hubert Davis' relationship to his father, former Harlem Globetrotters member Mel Davis. Through interviews with his mother, his father's wife, his half-brother, and Mel Davis himself, Hubert Davis explores why Mel made the decisions that he did, and how that has affected his life.

Hardwood was met with high critical acclaim and received an Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject nomination. It also aired on PBS as part of its Point of View series in 2005.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 18 Episode 9 of Point of View air?

Season 18, Episode 9 ('Hardwood') originally aired on August 16, 2005.

How long is Season 18 Episode 9 ('Hardwood')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in Point of View Season 18 Episode 9?

Hardwood is a 2005 short documentary film about Canadian director Hubert Davis' relationship to his father, former Harlem Globetrotters member Mel Davis. Through interviews with his mother, his father's wife, his half-brother, and Mel Davis himself, Hubert Davis explores why Mel made the decisions t...

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