Slumball: A feature-length screenplay about a young man who overcomes the odds, doubts, and criticisms to fulfill his dream of making it to the Philippine Basketball Association
Date of Publication
2013
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts
Subject Categories
Communication
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Communication
Thesis Adviser
Clodualdo Del Mundo, Jr.
Abstract/Summary
The screenplay tells the story of a young man Miguel Decena who overcomes life's obstacles to make his dream of playing professional basketball in the Philippine Basketball Association a reality.
Miguel's drive and dedication to improve takes him from an inter barangay tournament star to collegiate recruit to PBA Developmental league sensation. Along the way, he learns to deal pain, betrayal, disappointment, competition, and love. All are necessary to prepare him for the biggest game of his life.
Forced into poverty with his siblings Milo and Manilyn at a very young age, Miguel works hard to provide for his family. With the help of Mang Tonyo, a former basketball player, Miguel learns to place the basketball.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU18330
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
xi, 90 leaves ; 28 cm.
Recommended Citation
Sarmiento, A. (2013). Slumball: A feature-length screenplay about a young man who overcomes the odds, doubts, and criticisms to fulfill his dream of making it to the Philippine Basketball Association. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/2628
