THE QUEEN OF BASKETBALL

THE QUEEN OF BASKETBALL - Special Celebration of the Life of Lusia “Lucy” Harris and Virtual Screening of with The Museum of Tolerance

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New York Times Op-Docs and the Museum of Tolerance 

invite you to a special celebration of the life of 

Lusia “Lucy” Harris 

and virtual screening of the new film



THE QUEEN OF BASKETBALL

With Special Guest, Executive Producer Shaquille O'Neal

ACADEMY AWARD® SHORTLIST - BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT

WINNER - BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT - CRITICS CHOICE DOCUMENTARY AWARDS

Winner Best Documentary Short at 2021 Palm Springs Intl. ShortFest

Sunday, January 30, 2022 

2 PM PT / 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET


From director Ben Proudfoot and executive producer Shaquille O’Neal, THE QUEEN OF BASKETBALL is an electrifying portrait of Lusia “Lucy” Harris who scored the first basket in women's Olympic history, and was the first and only woman officially drafted into the N.B.A. Despite her incredible accomplishments, Harris, who died unexpectedly on January 18, has remained largely unknown — until now. Here, she shares her story in her own words.


Live Q & A following the screening with Director Ben Proudfoot, Executive Producer Shaquille O’Neal, Editor Stephanie Owens and Senior Commissioning Producer Lindsay Crouse. Moderated by Filmmaker Nana Adwoa Frimpong.


JOIN THE Q&A HERE after the film


Long live the Queen



She is arguably the greatest living women’s basketball player. She’s won three national trophies; she played in the ‘76 Olympics; she was drafted to the NBA. But have you ever heard of Lucy Harris?
  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    22 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Director
    Ben Proudfoot