Crystal McCrary McGuire

FILMMAKER & PRODUCER

LITTLE
BALLERS

Created, Produced, and Directed
by Crystal McCrary McGuire

As first seen on Nickelodeon, the award-winning franchise, Little Ballers tells the stories of tweens competing on AAU basketball teams from the parks of New York City to the community centers or South Bend, Indiana.

Created by Crystal McCrary McGuire, the critically-acclaimed series goes inside the homes and lives of these amateur athletes, to reveal that basketball is more than a game—it is a deep passion that holds special meaning for each of them: building character, escaping poverty, getting an education, living the American Dream, and bonding with family.

MORE THAN ANYTHING, BASKETBALL OFFERS THEM HOPE

Against the backdrop of NYC, the first installment of LITTLE BALLERS, co-executive produced by Crystal McCrary McGuire, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Lupe Fiasco, aired on Nickelodeon in 2013 as a feature-length documentary. It tells the story of four diverse and determined 11-year-old boys and legendary Coach Billy as they set out to win an AAU championship.

“Crystal McCrary Brings Heart & Hoops Together”

“Little Ballers” is a must-watch for anyone in youth sports!”

“Little Ballers” delivers emotional insight into young minds who have NBA aspirations, but learn about so much more along the way…The film’s value is in more than watching kids play basketball.”

LITTLE
BALLERS
INDIANA

Created, Produced, and Directed
by Crystal McCrary McGuire

Skylar Diggins, WNBA player, assembles an AAU team made up of girls from Indiana, who then bond as teammates and friends while playing basketball.

Six 11- and 12-year-old girls meet as teammates and quickly form a sisterhood over the course of the season. Coached by Diggins’ stepdad, Moe Scott, these young phenoms have. a deep passion for the game which holds special meaning and high stakes for each player: getting an education; team building; conquering physical challenges; improving self-esteem; and providing that girls are just as good at basketball as boys.

A ROSTER OF NBA & WNBA STARS CAME ALONG TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES OF YOUTH BASKETBALL

“It’s a warm, encouraging documentary…This is the rare youth sports show in which the coaching is inspiring, not threatening and abusive. “

“It’s a slam dunk for female empowerment.”

“This film makes a powerful statement about hope through the game of basketball. “

“Visionaries like directorCrystal McCrary are set on telling another story and showcasing the strength of women in non-traditional roles. “

DIRTY LAUNDRY

A modern-day prodigal son story with a twist. It follows Patrick, a magazine writer, who seems to have the “perfect life,” until one day, there is a knock at the door. On the other side stands a secret that brings him face to face with the traditional southern family he hasn’t seen in over 10 years.

Film Journal International

“By far the best of a plethora of holiday family-reunion films, Maurice Jamal’s warmly hilarious Dirty Laundry is particularly blessed with the presence of Loretta Devine.”

Black Star News

“Even though homophobia may be more of a hurdle in the ‘hood than Hollywood, this ensemble’s supportive response to Sheldon’s revealing his sexual preference proves to be a surprisingly sweet way to close out this well-meaning message movie.”

Movie Man

“One of the best dramedies I’ve seen in a long time! I laughed, I cried, I laughed, I cried, and I laughed again. The characters are so outrageous and funny.”

ARIEL AT 40

A Documentary Film

Produced by Crystal McCrary McGuire

“Ariel at 40” traces the four-decade history of Ariel Investments, the first Black-owned mutual fund company in the United States.

The film, produced by Crystal McCrary McGuire Productions, illustrates the firm’s resilience in the face of adversity – from the Great Financial Crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic.

THE MOMENT
IS NOW

Produced and Directed by Crystal McCrary McGuire

“The Moment Is Now” is one of five short documentary’s Crystal McCrary directed and produced about the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund which was founded by Thurgood Marshall in 1940. LDF is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial Justice. Using the power of law, narrative, research and people, they defend and advance the full dignity and citizenship of Black people in America. LDF lawyers are the civil rights legal architects of America.

Riverside Hawks

60th Anniversary Film

Produced and Directed by Crystal McCrary McGuire

“Riverside Hawks at 60” is a short documentary Crystal McCrary directed and produced about the legendary New York City basketball program that has produced more NBA players than any other AAU program in America.