Metacritic Movie Ratings
Through the Fire: Sebastian Telfair's Defining Year Reviews

4.0

65

out of 100

Metascore®
Generally favorable reviews
Based on a weighted average of all critic review scores.

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

  • 80

    out of 100

    The New York Times

    Behind the cheering and popping flashbulbs of Through the Fire lurks another, much darker movie, one that questions the relationship between sneaker manufacturers and financially deprived kids with exceptional talent.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen

    A highly satisfying documentary tracking the hoop dreams of basketball bright light Sebastian Telfair as he made that rare leap from high school all-star to NBA draft pick.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Village Voice

    It's slickly shot and structured like a Bruckheimer sports weepie, but director Jonathan Hock also shows the image-production of Telfair as star.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    VarietyRonnie Scheib

    Upbeat Urbanworld documentary prizewinner, full of strong personalities and crisply edited court action.

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