The inspiring true story of nba great kevin durant s mother wanda and her dedication to raise one of the greatest basketball players in the world. Executive produced by queen latifah, lifetimes the real mvp follows the life of a single mother who struggles and sacrifices for one goal. During an emotional acceptance speech in 2014 when durant was recognized as the nbas most valuable player, he gave props to his mom calling her the real mvp and the video clip went viral. Kevin durant close relationship with his mother is well detailed in the lifetime movie the real mvp. Kevin durant is a popular professional american basketball player. Lifetime is ready to put its spotlight on the real mvp behind one of the nbas biggest stars. Wanda durant, mom of area native and nba superstar kevin durant, is getting a special gift. Kevin durants mom reportedly getting her own lifetime. It is the perfect movie for mothers and one that will inspire and encourage single mothers to never give up. His heartfelt words about the sacrifices she made for durant and his brother led to a lifetime movie. Kevin durant biography facts, childhood, family life. His relationship with his mother was detailed in the 2016 lifetime movie the real mvp. Wanda durant first stepped into the spotlight when kevin durant tearfully thanked her during his 2014 mvp speech. Durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie.
Kevin durants mom to get lifetime movie the real mvp comments. The plot follows a boy who magically gets durants basketball skills and the duo must figure out how to return them. The wanda durant story is a lifetime movie that will connect with the audience immediately. Kevin durant biography facts, childhood and personal life. Thunderstruck is a 2012 american family comedy film directed by john whitesell and starring taylor gray and professional nba player kevin durant, as well as brandon t. We all remember nba star kevin durants heartwarming speech about his mother, found above.
Interest in pratts story has remained high, and now, shes the subject of a movie of a lifetime original movie called. The wanda durant story see upcoming airdates watch full movie on lifetime. The inspiring true story of nba great kevin durants mother wanda and her dedication to raise one of the greatest basketball players in the. Out achilles nets general manager sean marks said the team does not plan on playing durant. Interest in pratts story has remained high, and now, shes the subject of a movie of a lifetime original movie called, the real mvp. Veteran actress cassandra freeman hopes to score a slamdunk with her portrayal of wanda pratt the mother of nba superstar kevin durant. Durant is very close with his mother, wanda, a relationship that was detailed in the lifetime movie the real mvp. Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, now the subject of a lifetime movie. As movie theaters close, studios are turning to videoondemand. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts about his life. I give this inspirational made for tv film a strong 8 out of 10 rating for downplaying nba superstar kevin durant s success and rather reflecting the family hardships and perseverance that made the durant. The wanda durant story, which will premiere saturday.
Kevin durants mom reveals the financial advice she gave her son when he joined the nba. Kevin durant the offseason full documentary youtube. As a single mom of two by the time she was just 21, wanda tirelessly worked to make ends meet and put a roof over. The wanda durant story, which will premiere may 7 at 8 p. Basketball great kevin durant of the oklahoma city thunder captured the hearts of the nation when he accepted the 2014 nba most valuable player award with his emotional speech crediting all of his success to his mother, wanda, naming her the real mvp. The movie focuses on how pratt struggled to make ends meet for her children and persevered with the help of family and carefully chosen friends.
Lifetime, queen latifah team for kevin durant tv movie. Lifetime is producing a movie about kevin durants mom. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. The film documents the struggles of durant as a single mom as she.
When an emotional kevin durant accepted the 2014 nba most valuable player award and dubbed his mother the real mvp, he sparked more than just a viral internet meme. Her efforts paid off when tony graduated from college and kevin made it to the nba. The film documents the struggles of durant as a single mom as she raised her two sons. To know what the movie is going to be able, all you need to do is watch kevin durants oftmemed but still wonderful tribute to his mother while receiving the nba most valuable player award in 2014. In 2014, when kevin durant of the oklahoma city thunder accepted his award as mvp of the nba he called his mom, wanda durant, the. Kevin durants mom to get own lifetime movie called the real mvp. The wanda durant story tv movie 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Kevin durants mom to get own lifetime movie called the. Movie on kevin durants mom comes to lifetime on saturday. Lifetime is making a movie about kevin durants mom. Durants mother, wanda, is the subject of a lifetime original movie called. We didnt have a lot, but we knew how to stick together and work hard.
The inspiring true story of nba great kevin durants mother wanda and her dedication to raise one. Durant describes himself as a high school kid who loves video games in his spare time. Interest in pratts story has remained high, and now shes the subject of a movie of a lifetime original movie called, the real mvp. Actress takes on heroic journey of nba star kevin durant. Kevin wayne durant is a professional american basketball player who currently. The wanda pratt story is based on the true story of nba star kevin durants mom.
During his time with the thunder, durant described himself as a high school kid who enjoys playing video games in his spare time. Nba superstar kevin durant and his mother wanda are the subjects in a new, inspirational lifetime movie called the real mvp. Lifetime recreates inspirational story about kevin durant. Lifetime has created a movie about kevin durants mom, wanda durant. Watch on lifetime movie club with prime video channels. Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime. Kevin durand full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The inspiring true story of nba great kevin durants mother wanda and her dedication to raise one of the greatest basketball players in the world. Durant is a christian and has religious tattoos on his stomach, wrist and back. Lifetime movies a list of 172 titles created 31 oct 2018 tv movies from the 21st century a list of 3640 titles.
Lifetime making movie based on life of kevin durants. Kevin durants mom reveals the financial advice she gave. He spoke to the washington post about his decision. Lifetime movie the real mvp pays homage to kevin durants mother. Kevin durants mother, wanda pratt, will have a lifetime movie made about her as she struggled to raise her children. Kevin durant hated the you the real mvp meme that popped up everywhere after he made his nba mvp speech in 2014. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. In an emotional tribute, durant thanked his mother for her sacrifices as he and his brother grew up in washington, d.
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