OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF
“BE GREAT” DOCUMENTARY
PREMIER DATE ANNOUNCED!
Friday, September 13th at 6:30 PM
Ostrander Auditorium, MSU Mankato
540 W Rd, Mankato, MN 56001
Open to the General Public.
Malik Willingham (left) joins Seth Anderson (right) to help coach at Waseca High School for a youth basketball camp.
SYNOPSIS
"Be Great" is a mini-documentary that captures Malik Willingham's journey throughout his final year of college basketball at Minnesota State University. As he approaches his final season with championship expectations and dreams of playing professional basketball, Malik Willingham has a lot on the line. Despite finding success as a student-athlete, his journey has been far from easy. The film explores his tough upbringing in Waseca, Minnesota, highlighting how his unwavering perseverance and positive attitude have shaped him into an inspiring role model for the younger generation. "Be Great" delves into key themes like loyalty, determination, and the unique responsibilities that come with the spotlight.
"I just want kids to know that you're never alone. Just make the most of what you have in life. For me, I would always look across the street at the basketball court, and that became my second home. Now, I'm doing the things I've always dreamed of. I just kept my head down, surrounded myself with the right people, and told myself that I would be great someday."
— MALIK WILLINGHAM
Directed by ben stelter
Ben Stelter is a recent graduate of Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota, where he devoted four years to studying video production. Throughout this period, he discovered a passion for documentary filmmaking in sports. Ben has also effectively directed multiple video projects for professional and collegiate sports teams across the Midwest. In 2022, his work was recognized with four national awards: two from the Broadcast Education Association and another two from the Upper Midwest Emmy® Chapter/Foundation.
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The 'Be Great' documentary is a non-profit project aimed at inspiring athletes to become leaders on and off the court. No matter the circumstances, you can be great. If you're interested in learning more about becoming an official sponsor and the associated benefits, please fill out this contact form!
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