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PG2021·1h 26m·Documentary / Sports

Vince Carter: Legacy.

A basketball career measured in more than spectacular dunks.

As Vince Carter approaches the end of his NBA career, this documentary looks back across twenty-two seasons of extraordinary athleticism, difficult decisions and reinvention. Carter and fellow basketball figures reflect on his early stardom, injuries and changing role in the sport. The farewell becomes a chance to consider how a player builds a lasting legacy beyond the highlights.

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Why it’s a little special

A sports documentary about persistence and adapting with age, with Carter's own reflections alongside other familiar basketball voices.

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PG
Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

The official US PG rating cites some language. Basketball competition, injuries, professional pressure and disagreements over career decisions are part of the documentary. It is primarily an interview-and-archive portrait rather than a children's sports lesson.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by
Justin Polk
Starring
Vince Carter, Charles Barkley, Allen Iverson, Dirk Nowitzki, Dominique Wilkins, Julius Erving, Jason Kidd, Rachel Nichols, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson
Documentary participants are listed as themselves. The matched Apple listing does not supply writer or producer credits, so these are left empty.
Release date
October 1, 2021
Runtime
86 minutes
Genre
Documentary, Sports, Biography
Studio
Screen Media / Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment
Language
English
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Film facts: Apple TV US film listing · additional source . Checked 2026-11-13. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.

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Vince Carter: Legacy · Official trailer