The 29th Annual Asian American Showcase Closing Night Feature: Hoop Like This

Event Date: May 12, 2026 (8:15 PM)

For the 29th Annual Asian American Showcase, "Hoop Like This" features Indian-origin basketball players building representation. This screening includes a filmmaker Q&A discussing these athletic pioneers and their mission.

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Directed by Shubhangi Shekar [With Post Film Q&A!]
shubhangishekhar.com
IG: @shubhidobopop @hooplikethis

“Hoop Like This” pulls back the curtain on the unseen world of brown basketball. Gautam Kapur, a former NBA employee, is on a mission to build the role models he never had, uniting the best Indian-origin players from around the world to prove one thing: they belong on the court, and they’re here to win.

This is not your typical underdog story, this is the story of pioneers. It’s the story of athletes, coaches, sports professionals, and the families that support them (or don’t), who come together and bet on themselves, daring to believe beyond what’s been expected of them. They are heroes who pulled off historic firsts, laying the foundation and lessons for future athletes to succeed.

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