Sport Psychology in Film Collection

     Untold: Malice at the Palace  recounts the infamous 2004 Pacers-Pistons brawl that spilled into the stands and led to players and fans fighting each other. The documentary includes extensive interviews with the players involved (namely Jermaine O'Neal, Metta World Peace [Ron Artest], and Stephen Jackson), plus Reggie Miller, Ben Wallace, Donnie Walsh (Pacers team president), police officers, a fan, and one of the referees, amongst others. The documentary follows the events preceding the brawl, the brawl itself, and the aftermath. Released 2021; Runtime 68 minutes Concepts Aggression & Violence : A hard foul leads to a brawl between the Pacers and Pistons, and just as it is wrapping up, one fan made it worse, which led to members of the Pacers jumping into the stands and attacking the fans. Mental Health Issues : Metta World Peace explains some of the mental health struggles he was having in the year or two leading up to the brawl, how he was trying to manag...

Hoosiers  is about a basketball coach in a small town in Indiana where basketball is top priority and where the community feels they are part of the coaching staff. Released 1986; Runtime 114 minutes Concepts Coaching : His style of coaching was evident in the first practice when he did not use a ball, despite the players itching to use one. Later in the movie he played a game with only four players to make his point. Sports Fans : They tried to play a part in how he coached, what he should do, who he should play and even if he should be fired. Underdogs : They were always outnumbered, too short, not quick enough, and did not seem to have some of the facilities other teams they played had. Teamwork : The coach frequently talked about what they could accomplish if they played together and believed in each other. This was evident in the last game in the movie where he measured the court and showed that it was the same size as their home court; the size of a court never ch...

Fever Pitch  is about a man's conflict between his obsession with soccer and the woman he loves. Released 1997; Runtime 102 minutes

The Fan  is about an obsessed baseball fan who causes problems for an all-star player. Released 1996; Runtime 116 minutes

Eddie  is about a New York Knicks fan who thinks she can coach the team better than the current coach, and winds up with a chance to prove it. Released 1996; Runtime 100 minutes