Elevate (2011)

Elevate poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $5,580Details
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Synopsis

From a basketball academy in West Africa to the high-pressure world of American prep schools, ELEVATE documents the extraordinary personal journeys of four particularly tall West African teenagers with big hearts, open minds, and NBA dreams. The SEEDS Academy in Dakar, Senegal, sits on a small plot of land leased from the government. There, the best young basketball players from across West Africa gather to take part in a strenuous program of academics and athletic training. For those who stand out, the potential reward is huge: full scholarships to the top prep schools in the United States, where the right combination of skill and dedication will earn them a great education, pave the way to college, and open the door to basketball at the NCAA level...and maybe even a shot at the NBA. For the four young men who make the cut, receive scholarships, and head off to the USA, their lives are changed forever. Filmed over four years and across two continents, ELEVATE documents the daunting challenges they face, from the alienation that comes with being a seven foot tall Muslim at a Christian prep school (in an American culture rife with African stereotypes) to mastering English, adapting to aggressive American-style basketball...and navigating the vagaries of high school, girls, and drivers ed.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$3,547 (63.6% of total gross)
Legs:1.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 0.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $7,578

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 21st, 2011 (Limited) by Variance Films
MPAA Rating: PG for brief mild language.
(Rating bulletin 2193, 10/12/2011)
Running Time: 82 minutes
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Keywords: Religious, Basketball, Immigration, Culture Clash, Coming of Age
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Sharp 7, Variance Films, ESPN Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 21, 2011 102 $3,547   1 $3,547   $3,547 1

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 4, 2011 108 $1,160   2 $580   $5,580 3

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Interviewee(s)

Amadou Gallo Fall Himself
Assane Himself
Byago Himself
Dethie Himself
Aziz Himself

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Production and Technical Credits

Anne Buford Director
Mark Becker Producer
Anne Buford Producer
Chiemi Karasawa Producer
Victoria Yoffie Producer
Peter Holt Executive Producer
Robert S. Kaplan Executive Producer
RC Buford Executive Producer
Jesse Ruuttila Co-Producer
Richard Hankin Supervising Editor
Mark Becker Editor
Chris White Editor
Jesse Ruuttila Associate Editor
Shawn Lee Composer

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October 21st, 2011

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Synopsis

From a basketball academy in West Africa to the high-pressure world of American prep schools, ELEVATE documents the extraordinary personal journeys of four particularly tall West African teenagers with big hearts, open minds, and NBA dreams. The SEEDS Academy in Dakar, Senegal, sits on a small plot of land leased from the government. There, the best young basketball players from across West Africa gather to take part in a strenuous program of academics and athletic training. For those who stand out, the potential reward is huge: full scholarships to the top prep schools in the United States, where the right combination of skill and dedication will earn them a great education, pave the way to college, and open the door to basketball at the NCAA level...and maybe even a shot at the NBA. For the four young men who make the cut, receive scholarships, and head off to the USA, their lives are changed forever. Filmed over four years and across two continents, ELEVATE documents the daunting challenges they face, from the alienation that comes with being a seven foot tall Muslim at a Christian prep school (in an American culture rife with African stereotypes) to mastering English, adapting to aggressive American-style basketball...and navigating the vagaries of high school, girls, and drivers ed.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$3,547 (63.6% of total gross)
Legs:1.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 0.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $7,578

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 21st, 2011 (Limited) by Variance Films
MPAA Rating: PG for brief mild language.
(Rating bulletin 2193, 10/12/2011)
Running Time: 82 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Religious, Basketball, Immigration, Culture Clash, Coming of Age
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Sharp 7, Variance Films, ESPN Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Interviewee(s)

Amadou Gallo Fall Himself
Assane Himself
Byago Himself
Dethie Himself
Aziz Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Anne Buford Director
Mark Becker Producer
Anne Buford Producer
Chiemi Karasawa Producer
Victoria Yoffie Producer
Peter Holt Executive Producer
Robert S. Kaplan Executive Producer
RC Buford Executive Producer
Jesse Ruuttila Co-Producer
Richard Hankin Supervising Editor
Mark Becker Editor
Chris White Editor
Jesse Ruuttila Associate Editor
Shawn Lee Composer

Martha Marcy May Marlene Makes the Most on Per Theater Chart

October 25th, 2011

Martha Marcy May Marlene was one of five films to top $10,000 on the per theater chart leading the way with $34,413. Combining the film's opening with its reviews and it suggests serious potential for expansion. Being Elmo: A Puppeteers Journey opened with $22,963 in its lone theater, which is surprisingly strong. The overall box office leader, Paranormal Activity 3, was next with $15,829. Last week's winner on the per theater chart, The Skin I Live In, remained strong with an average of $11,771 in 21 theaters. Further expansion is likely, as it is earning some measure of mainstream success, but its bizarre subject matter will prevent it from truly escaping the art house circuit. Margin Call was a surprise entrant in the $10,000 club, as it was playing in 56 theaters, which is a lot for a limited release. Its opening weekend average of $10,034 and excellent reviews suggests some potential to expand, while reaching $1 million should happen sometime during the upcoming weekend. More...

Unlimited Number of Limited Releases Compete for Limited Audiences

October 21st, 2011

This week more than a dozen limited releases are being released, which is far too many. This level of competition means even films with great reviews, high name recognition among the cast, and strong advance buzz could struggle to find an audience. There are a number of films that have at least two of those three key ingredients, including Martha Marcy May Marlene and Oranges and Sunshine. Hopefully these two, and a few others, will find a receptive audience in limited release. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 21, 2011 102 $3,547   1 $3,547   $3,547 1

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 4, 2011 108 $1,160   2 $580   $5,580 3

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.