Boogie

Boogie

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R 2021 · 89 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama

Alfred “Boogie” Chin is a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York, who dreams of one day playing in the NBA. While his parents pressure him to focus on earning a scholarship to an elite college, Boogie must find a way to navigate a new girlfriend, high school, on-court rivals and the burden of expectation.

Directed by Eddie Huang · Written by Eddie Huang

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Taylor Takahashi Alfred 'Boogie' Chin
Taylour Paige Eleanor
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Perry Yung Mr. Chin
Pamelyn Chee Mrs. Chin
Mike Moh Melvin
Jorge Lendeborg Jr. Richie
Domenick Lombardozzi Coach Hawkins
Steve Coulter Mr. Richmond
Jessica Huang Fortune Teller
Eddie Huang Jackie
Alexa Mareka Alissa

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