The Legend of Demetrius “Hook” Mitchell traces the life of Demetrius Mitchell, who, at 5-feet-10, built his legendary playground status in Oakland but fell victim to the streets and drugs.
Executive produced by Rob Stone and directed by Michael Skolnik, the film showcases special interviews with several NBA stars who grew up with Hook in Oakland, including Gary Payton, Jason Kidd, Antonio Davis, Drew Gooden, and Brian Shaw, all of whom played with Mitchell on the streets and were astonished by his skills. The film’s soundtrack was produced by DJ Premier. Hooked had its world premiere at the 2003 Tribeca Film Festival and went on to win “Best Documentary” at many festivals.
