Cassandra freeman, whos playing wanda durant in a lifetime movie, the real mvp. Some days i hate the nba, kevin durant says wearily. A single mother who worked tirelessly to raise two sons, wanda focused her energy on keeping her boys out of trouble and on the basketball court. Durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie. The legend of tarzan, daniel radcliffes corpse, my blind brother, and more by kayla cobb sep 23, 2016. The wanda durant story this new tv movie was inspired by basketball great kevin durants daniel bellomy moving tribute to his mother when he. The 5 things we learned at the new york premiere of the real.
The wanda durant story, which will premiere may 7 at 8 p. Kevin durants mom to get own lifetime movie called the. The wanda durant story full movie in hd visit the real mvp. 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. The wanda durant story, depicting the struggles and tribulations of pratt as a single mother raising two children. The wanda durant story pelicula completa, ver online. The wanda durant story, which will premiere saturday at 8. Check out the official trailer and some of their filming locations below. 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 heads of her young sons. Eastern time on saturday, exactly two years after durant uttered those same words in tribute to his mom on national television.
The mother of nba finals mvp kevin durant shares her parenting secrets on gma wanda durant, the mother of kevin durant, appears live on gma to. Kevin durant bleacher report latest news, videos and highlights. Kevin durants mom wanda hands out free turkeys in seat hill. With eli baxter, daniel bellomy, eric bempong, donna benedicto. May 07, 2016 interest in pratts story has remained high, and now, shes the subject of a movie of a lifetime original movie called, the real mvp. The wanda durant story on your tv, phone, or tablet. Interest in pratts story has remained high, and now, shes the subject of a movie of a lifetime original movie called, the real mvp. Her passion is to inspire underserved children, single mothers and communities to move beyond their immediate circumstances and to aim for higher heights in life. May 08, 2016 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. Jun 10, 2017 durant says that he got his work ethic from his mother, and that is how he got into the nba. Bettina strausslifetime in 2014, nba player kevin durant of the oklahoma city thunder was named mvp. Kevin durant won the 2014 nba most valuable player.
The wanda durant story, premiering just in time for. The wanda durant story starring cassandra freeman in this drama on directv. May 08, 2016 the movie is aptly titled the real mvp. The wanda durant story portrays a touching, heartwarming tale of love, faith, and persistence amid struggle and sacrifice. Wanda durant for the win for the win what fans are. Wanda pratt is the subject of a lifetime original movie called the real mvp. Check out an inside look at lifetimes upcoming movie the real mvp. Cassandra freeman wanda pratt, tracie thoms demetria, sinqua walls wayne durant, daniel bellomy kevin durant, eli baxter teenage kevin durant, nic few tony durant, demarius mack teenage tony durant, adrian holmes coach charles craig, romauld. The wanda durant story, which filmed in vancouver and british columbia throughout february will premiere saturday, may 7th at 8pm on lifetime.
Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the nelson georgedirected movie via. The wanda durant story, which will premiere saturday. Kevin durant s mom, wanda pratt, has been known as the real mvp ever since the oklahoma city thunder superstar dubbed her that during his emotional speech while accepting the. 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. Premiering saturday, may 7 mothers day weekend the real mvp. Cassandra freeman plays wanda durant in the real mvp.
Kevin durant won the 2014 nba most valuable player award and the. Cassandra freeman, tracie thoms, sinqua walls, pauletta washington, nelson george. In an heartfelt acceptance speech for his first mvp award on wednesday, durant credited his mother as the real mvp in a touching tribute that. After his acceptance speech, lifetime released a movie, the real mvp. Kevins nba most valuable player speech was dedicated to wanda, naming her the real mvp. Kevin wayne durant born september 29, 1988 is an american professional basketball player.
Release dates 3 also known as aka 2 release dates usa 7 may 2016. The wanda durant story stars cassandrafreeman, traciethomas, paulettawashington, elibaxter the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr. Kevin durant shared an emotional moment with his mother, wanda, after the warriors beat cleveland to win the franchises second. Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie. Wanda durant, mother to nba star kevin durant, is the real mvp this thanksgiving holiday. Durant says that he got his work ethic from his mother, and that is how he got into the nba. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. The story follows wanda durant, mother of 2014 nba mvp kevin durant, and the struggles she faced as a single mother of two boys. For three out of four consecutive seasons, durant was the runnerup in the leagues most valuable player voting. May 08, 2016 the real mvp cassandra freeman and the real wanda durant day 15 of 19, february 22, 2016, langley, bc, canada bettina strauss. Wanda pratt works tirelessly to raise three children, including future nba basketball player kevin durant. Dvd instant video kevin durants prolific career in the nba has occurred in the shadow of lebron james. With a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son kevin durant, wanda pratts life changed forever. The wanda durant story is an inspiring true story about the mother of nba superstar kevin durant.
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. Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime. Durants moving story of a mothers love, tenacity and sacrifice unfolds on saturday, may 7 at 8pm etpt in the real mvp. May 07, 2016 with a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son kevin durant, wanda pratts life changed forever. May 07, 2016 lifetime is celebrating mothers day with a biopic on a special mom wanda durant, called the real mvp. Get the latest kevin durant news, photos, rankings, lists and more on. Lifetime bettina strauss by diane werts special to newsday may 4, 2016 6. Durant s moving story of a mothers love, tenacity and sacrifice unfolds on saturday, may 7 at 8pm etpt in the real mvp.
Wanda durant was thrust into the spotlight when her son famously dedicated his nba mvp acceptance speech to her while expressing. The wanda durant story, which will premiere on may 7. The wanda durant story is a stirring new inspirational movie that will debut on the lifetime channel this weekend. Wanda durant was thrust into the spotlight when her son famously dedicated his. The biopic is produced by queen latifah and her flavor unit productions partner and friend shakim compere, and the film is directed by nelson george. The inspiring true story of nba great kevin durants mother. Kevin durants mother, wanda pratt, dances on the sidelines during game 2 in the first round of the nba basketball playoffs, in oklahoma city, okla. Lifetime is celebrating mothers day with a biopic on a special mom wanda durant, called the real mvp. The wanda durant story 2016 pg 05072016 us drama, tv movie 1h 25m user score.
The twohour drama airs just in time for mothers day on saturday, may 7 at 8 p. Wanda durant aka wanda pratt is the mother of kevin durant, the 2014 nba most valuable player. Lifetime movie the real mvp pays homage to kevin durants. The real mvp cassandra freeman and the real wanda durant day 15 of 19, february 22, 2016, langley, bc, canada bettina strauss.
Interest in pratts story has remained high, and now shes the subject of a movie of a lifetime original movie called, the real mvp. The real mvp lifetime continues its partnership with queen latifah, shakim compere and their flavor unit team to bring the inspiring true story of wanda pratt, a single mom who struggled and sacrificed to raise her two sons tony and kevin durant, in a new lifetime original movie which the network has now titled and set a premiere date for. Daniel bellomy and cassandra freeman the real mvp, the wanda durant story, photo. Wanda durant the real mvp wanda durant, affectionately known as mama durant, and the real mvp is a strong leader, advocate, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
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