We Beat the Dream Team
Watch TrailerIn 1992, the Lithuanian national basketball team, comprised of players who were recently citizens of the USSR, steps onto the court at the Barcelona Olympics. They have no sponsors, no proper uniforms, not even enough basketballs for practice. Their ultimate goal is to defeat the legendary US Dream Team, a roster of NBA superstars. This 2025 documentary uses archival footage and interviews with key figures to tell the story of an incredible sporting and national resurgence. It's a tale of how the faith, ambition, and team spirit of a small nation challenged the most dominant basketball machine ever assembled.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2025 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Michael Tolajian |
| Runtime | 83 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (12 votes) |
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The director constructs the narrative around the contrast between the Hollywood spectacle of the Dream Team and the intimate, almost homemade chronicle of the Lithuanians' preparation. The camera frequently captures the raw emotions on the players' faces in close-up, while the editing skillfully builds tension towards the climactic game.
What lingers is not just a sports recap, but a profound immersion into a historical moment where basketball became a symbol of national identity and defiance. A powerful testament to human spirit. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Michael Tolajian
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At a sports bar with friends, watching the decisive game unfold live on the big screen.
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