Documentary · United States of America · 2026 · 1h 47m

The Brittney Griner Story

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Director
Alex Stapleton
Cast
Brittney Griner as Self Cherelle Griner as Self
Crew
Eve M. Cohen — Director of Photography Rosella Tursi — Editor Benjamin Kast — Editor Alex Stapleton — Producer Stacy Scripter — Producer Funmi Akinyode — Producer
Synopsis

Explores the circumstances that led to Brittney Griner playing basketball outside the U.S. despite being one of the best players in the sport, including her harrowing detainment, unwavering determination to secure her freedom, and her advocacy for the release of other wrongful detainees.

Mood & Themes
basketballwomen's national basketball association (wnba)female basketball playerdetainment
Key Collaborators
Alex Stapleton Director Eve M. Cohen Director of Photography Rosella Tursi Editor Benjamin Kast Editor Alex Stapleton Producer Stacy Scripter Producer Funmi Akinyode Producer Megan Goedewaagen Producer Carolyn Hepburn Producer
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