Bryant seems like such a genuine, good-hearted human being who did good with the money he made as a player. He put his family first over everything else. And I loved the genuine joy Kat displayed when playing basketball with him. THis was a super good piece.
This is so so so good. When Kat donated Bryant’s jersey and shoe to the Canadian Sports Hall Fame and the montage of all the kids learning about Bryant and appreciating him played… I started tearing up.
hes pretty much the reason why this city lost its team ironic enough...he was suppose to carry them...what a bad pick..smdh...he deserves all 308 l's on his resume...they chose him over michael finley….let that sink in...its like if the raptors after trading away damon drafted the bum big man robert traylor r.i.p instead of jamison and then couldn't trade for vince ...it would of set the franchise back and maybe they lose their team...imagine a finley rahim bibby trio in 2001?..they would of been really good for years...maybe the rapts leave instead since its a dumpster fire with no star
@@razkable I suppose you would have rather had Shawn Respert, Ed O'Bannon, Kurt Thomas, Gary Trent, or Cherokee Parks to carry your team instead (of Reeves). Glad you aren't an NBA GM.
Kat managed to turn this into such a feel-good story. It puts a smile on the Grizzlies legacy and shows Bryant Reeves as the great human being (and player) he is. Wonderful doco! I can't wait to see the screening in Toronto.
Bryant reeves won 101 games in his career and less than 88 in games he played in...87-308 in the 395 he played in over 6 years thats a 14.5 win per season and 51.3 losses per year avg....and his team in that span went 101 and 359...14-51 without him..the same avg. showing how invaluable he was....thats really funny to me ...imagine being that pathetic
This is Fantastic! I’m from Oklahoma and I’ve been a pretty serious NBA fan for the most of my life. Oklahoma is very rural for the most part. I always looked up to Bryant . I always thought of him as someone who did the impossible and made it out. I like how Notable Former NBA players (Shaq) always give Bryant credit. He was good and gave players as good as him problems. It makes me sad that retirement came early for him, but he played his heart out every game. Long Live Big Country!
Bryant Reeves still honours the Grizzlies and the City of Vancouver who tried to forget the pain of a troubled franchise ... Big Country is the bright spot that made it all worthwhile.
@@richardblais5232 Grizz fans always honour the Grizzlies and condemned how they were cheated by the NBA and Mike Heasley of their team. The other bandwagoners who dumped Canucks like the Grizzlies as soon as Canucks started sucking do not represent the people who grew up with the Grizz.
I never expected Reeves to be such a thoughtful and gentle soul. This is a great movie! Kat playing basketball with him was amazing and adorable - what a cool way for her to combine two of her passions, and bring the whole film together. Great job! Even the cow pies were a nice comic touch.
Was totally shocked by this. Very well done. Congrats Kat on making a great film and really putting a human touch on something that was seen as a joke for so long.
A few weeks ago, for some reason, Bryant Reeves popped into my mind. Not sure why. Then I wondered what he’s up to so decided to google him. This is where I came across this documentary and got the answer I was looking for. Incredible documentary placing a positive light on this amazing big man! It was great to see that he was a humble and friendly person, as most of the people I’ve met when visiting OKLA were. It was incredible that not only were you able to meet and spend time with Big Country, but also honor him and the Grizzlies at the museum. They are certainly deserving to be recognized as one of the major league teams in Vancouver, as they were a part of you community for years. Stellar documentary!
This is an absolute hidden gem of a documentary, the exuberance and joy of Kat just carries you through..and Big Country himself was a total gentleman.....I'm now gonna search for more of Kats' productions
This is my very first time to leave a comment on TH-cam...and I've watched hundreds! Think your topic, script, cinematography was absolutely fantastic...and being an athlete myself during Big Country's period in college, pro's, it really resonated with me. I wish you well in all your future endeavors...and Never put your shoes away. You're one hell of baller too!
This film was phenomenal. I'm very fortunate to have had the opportunity to enjoy a lot of the Griz in my younger years. Their contribution to my basketball career was huge. This film gave me another level of respect for my guy Big Country. Thank you for making this happen!
Great doc! Big Country is a customer of ours and I’ve had a chance to meet and talk to him a few times, what a great and humble person. And ... Go Kubota!!! Come see us a Gray Brothers Equipment!
@@oskarehre5410 i an just saying..the disrespect to the stars bibby shareef and dickerson is real...those guys panned out unlike reeves as picks for them..he had expectations he doesn't get to be seen as a feel good story..he was a bust.......dickerson sadly never could stay healthy and shareef was clearly not a first option on a playoff caliber team ...bibby was the man imo...they just never got a sf to play next to him to cover his weaknesses and when dickerson was out they had no real backups ...he can't do it all with no defensive minded center either...they really wasted a solid duo by not getting any wings or bigs to help them out
he may not have been the greatest nba player but he'll always be a fking legend in oklahoma and to any OSU alum or fan. he seems to have gotten over it, Sorry you can't get over your bitterness
Hey I just wanted to say that I loved your documentary! I’m probably around your age and I grew up in the lower mainland. My wife and I just moved to Grand Forks, BC to get away from the insanity that is Vancouver. Vancouver has always been an expensive place and now more than ever. Going to Grizzlies’ games when I was a kid was the affordable thing to do and it was fun. My dad couldn’t afford to take me to Canucks games so we did the alternative. Remembering the Grizzlies and watching this documentary definitely brought a warm feeling to my heart. Thank you for making it!
This is great filmmaking. Well written, well filmed, with sensitivity and intelligence. Congratulations to Kat and the whole team. I'll be on the lookout for other work from you.
This brought me back to my childhood and the era of the NBA at the time. So happy she could fulfill her childhood dream of meeting and playing a pick up game with her hero. I loved the game back then too and my life revolved around it. Collected cards,went to games, bought gear, and played all the time with the dream of making it to the NBA and playing on the Lakers. Never made it...but I definitely revisited those times and how precious and yet simple life was through this doc. Thank you for taking us back!
Fantastic job. Made my heart smile. I enjoyed seeing big country again. This guys heart is amazing. And kudos to the film maker. What a great talent. Thank you. Then when she donated the jersey. Awesome!
Incredible film. Anyone who's ever had a big dream like Kat's can connect with this. And Big Country turned out to be such a kind, genuine person. What a wonderful story.
Great film,Kat. I clicked on it because I was a little curious about what happened to Bryant,and there have been a few recent triggers about Vancouver basketball...but you grabbed the heart-strings early and firmly,and kept me engaged throughout. Basketball's loss seems likely to be film-making's gain,Kat's got mad skills.
Thank you for releasing this, and for making it free. Great documentary. The one on one at the end was especially moving and interesting. Things have been strained between Canada and the US recently, but seeing how kind and hospitable our neighbors to the south were Reminded me of what a great people they are and how we have so much more in common than we do different.
Oh please, its only strained because the governments are against each other and that does not include its citizens. Agent Orange is doing his work to divide, but the common people don't follow his nonsense. Both countries have great citizens and Big Country is one of those.
No strain just an imbecile running the country like his amazing business endeavors of the past 😂. We all have the same problems and just know anyone with have an understanding knows that the media will never paint a clear honest picture of what folks are really like outside our borders.
bringnazzyhome I’m not gonna lie. I teared up a few times to. Especially when she ended up donating the Jersey and Shoe to the Vancouver HOF. So well done.
Erik Ruiz I’m a Lakers fan and I appreciated this. Reeves was one of the only guys I seen post up Shaq! The song at the end was funny but kinda disrespectful of reeves
The grizzlies should hire this woman as part of their executive team. She has more heart about the grizzlies than anyone on that franchise or any fan in that city for that matter
So good! Thank you for creating this doc! I saw a picture at a red light (I live in Vancouver) and all it said is "have you seen this man" and it had a picture. My girlfriend asked me if I knew that person as she was worried about this missing man. I said, yeah that's Big Country. I thought it was odd to see this picture... but now I know why. :) Big Country was my favourite player and I always wondered what happened to him. Man so many memories. I love that you brought dignity to Big Country and who he is as a person. Very cool to hear you say how meeting your hero that he more than exceeded your expectations.
Loved this documentary! So many memories...and I mean the part where they play 1 on 1. So incredible! Thank you for adding more Grizzlies memorabilia to our Hall of Fame!
This is SO EXCEEDINGLY great! I'm an oSu fan, former student, and Country devotee! Thank you so much for this! College Country was one of my favorites EVER! We used to see him across campus when he was a freshman and just marvel at the fact you could see him from 1/4 mile away! Cowboy LEGEND!!
Amazing story. As a kid who lived and grew up Calgary I was a grizzlys superfan. I always felt bad for the guys like Bryant Bibby and Rahim they played their butts off every night. This put a tear in my eye as I watched one of my childhood hero’s exceed my expectations of how much of a amazing human being he is. Thanks for the amazing work Kat
This was a great watch. I grew up with 90s basketball and always wondered what happened to BC. Its great to see hes doing just fine with the simple living. Best of luck #50!
I absolutely loved seeing this for the first time. I was a huge Big Country fan, and I'm glad to see him doing so well in his life after basketball. He always appeared to be so genuine.
Thank you, this was beautiful & well done. I liked how it told two stories of life with basketball, hers & his. It'd good to see that Reeves has moved on and is content in life, and it was very awesome of her to donate her gifts from him to the BC HoF.
Not gonna lie, this documentary was amazing in so many ways. Kat seemed sincere and genuine as a person. I personally have been searching the web for Big Countries were about. This film answered almost all my questions. I feel so content now after watching this. **Side note. This film is worthy of some kind of an award, it was put together so well. Big salute to everybody involved in this film. From a Vancouver Grizzly fan and native British Colombian.
Thank you very much Kat for the great video. I just came across this. Big Country is one of my top 10 favorite NBA players of all time. After this video he gained even more sympathy points. Big shout out to you Kat for a heart touching NBA documentary. 🏀🐻
Great story on both sides Kat. I loved watching it. Makes me appreciate the Raptors even more. It was great to see and be inspired by yourself and BIG Country. Thanks for your effort and making the donation to the museum.
What a great story and very well made film! I have a similar story about basketball. I played til high school and got cut in university because of my height. One of the coaches told me to pursue something else because basketball is not for me. Hard to swallow that and I struggled for years. But it became my goal to show that particular coach that nothing is impossible. I didn't continue my basketball career but I continued to play and coach as well. Again thanks for creating this inspiring film.
One of the best documentaries I've seen. Very well done.. Fellow Canadian love, I always had passion and loved the raptors I never thought what van city went through. I believe Steve Francis would have turned your franchise around if he wasn't so ignorant. Raptors shoulda done grizzlies a solid and traded tmac to u before his free agency came about. 🔥🔥🔥💯🎥
this doc is a big slap in shareefs face..that poor man put this jersey on for years actually performed really well and was let down by his franchise for 5 years in a row...while pretty much every other teammate he played with there was either happy to still have a job cause they were washed and no one else wanted them guys like reeves content cause he was in the nba getting paid not even bothered enough to get into shape or were young guys just happy to be in the nba..like I dont know how he survived 5 years of that....poor bastard...imagine being doubled in the post as a undersized pf and knowing no one will hit the open shot you create cause their all trash
I don't believe Francis could've did no better than shareef abdul Rahim. Francis didn't do nothing anywhere he's played in his career. They needed a star like Carter who Toronto had. Imagine McGrady saying iam going to Vancouver to rival Carter in 00. That wouldve saved the Grizzlies & made em a playoff team.
I had a moment watching this, where I forgot how important this man, that team, the dream of basketball was to me as a child. I cried watching this and I didn't expect that to happen at all. What a good film, filmmaker and story of a good man. Thank You!
Awesome!!! He was my hero when the grizzlies were here!! Does anyone remember the Big Country size fries from McDonald’s? I’d always get those before each grizzlies game
Great - just great! A very, very beautiful documentary! Not just a tall, but also a truly big man in peace with himfself, and a young woman having found some, too.
Amazing!! Thank you Kat for bringing me back to my teens/early 20's with this documentary. I was a basketball junkie as well and was so happy Vancouver had a team!
Love this film! What appeared to be a self-indulgent, albeit interesting, journey ended with a great twist. I bet this meant more to Bryant than it did to Kat. Do another film, Kat!
Not from OK and not even a big NBA fan but this documentary was so great. Not even really sure how I heard about it come search for it, but I’m stoked it’s available on TH-cam. Thanks for sharing.
The Vancouver Grizz meant a lot to me as a BC kid because, unlike my other sports favourites (Canucks, Blue Jays/Expos, Lions, Cincy Bengals), I was able to get in on the ground floor of their existence. This is a terrific doc (Grizzlies fan or not) that makes me nostalgic, and it's so nice to see Country in such a great place post-basketball. Looking forward to 'The Grizzlie Truth' in a couple of weeks at VIFF.
I´m from Mexico and I remember how awesome the Vancouver Grizzlies logo was, I remember when they got into the league and of course their first star Bryant "Big Country" Reeves, this documentary is GREAT and is good to see that finally have something to remember the team´s history on the Vancouver HOF. Very well done, Amazing.
@@mikemontana1990A few reasons would be that other cities (especially Seattle) deserve it way more and it sucks for Vancouver that they happen to be located so close. They just didn't have a strong enough fan base the first time to support a team. Both Vancouver and Toronto are big enough to support a team but because hockey is so much more popular in Canada only a large city like Toronto can support a team. Too many basketball fans that live in Vancouver are now Raptors fans so this takes more asses out of seats.
@@Veggamattic That's BS. They had and still have lots of great fans. The team was the worst ever. Put a decent product on the court for even one season and they woulda filled the place. NBA didn't give us a chance either. Just (literally) sold us down the (Mississippi) river
Thank you for telling this story. When I was a kid, I never thought much of Big Country, but getting to know him now, I not only respect what he accomplished, but more the man he is today. It's nice to see that not all ex-NBAers have blown all their money and are right back where they started, but instead still working hard at something. Mad respect.
What an awesome, down to earth and genuine good Individual Big Country is. Thanks for doing this piece Kat, at last Bryant finally got some of the recognition he deserves.
Absolutely loved this story, showed true heart and how much of this story truly meant to you. It really showed in your story telling you have an amazing talent with film making keep that passion and would love to see a lot more.
Wow that was AWESOME ! I'm a Kings fan and can appreciate loving a team who isn't the winningest. Also almost losing the team. Big Country seems like a great guy. Cool you gotta meet your idol and he was nice and kind to you
I remember the days of the Grizz as a kid and was happy to have them around (even as a Toronto guy ;) . I really enjoyed this film and had moments I was standing with my hands in the air in excitement for Kat just feeling her nostalgia as she assertively pieced together the story. Just as a sports fan period you GOTTA LOVE IT!. Thank you for making this and I really hope to see more from your film crew about Vancouver sports or maybe a mini series of other teams come and gone or still striving to find their fan base with the right owenership to keep them around. Cheers EH!
Excellent job, thanks for the trip down memory lane. I laughed, I cried, and I'm not even kidding. Glad to see he's living his best life after the tough last years in Vancouver.
Wau Kat, this was amazing to watch! I'm really happy you succeded in finding Big Country. Obviously as an amature film editor, basketballfan and Grizzlies fan myself, I can only deeply respect what you did and how you did it. Very inspiring to say the least. Made me emotional watching, can't imagine how it must have felt for yourself.
Being socialized in the mid 90ies to the NBA, Big Country is no stranger. Even here in Germany. But boy, the Grizzlies were bad. And not even just on the court but the marketing around them (which is important to reach us fans in Oversee). I Collection their cards neverthelessy Great to get some insight to the Vancouver situation and of course great to see, that Bryant Reeves is doing fine (and still plays). These are the worse side effects to the NBA Business: Relocation and leaving fans, history and players behind. Great, that this film brings something back.
This reminded me how much detail is required to make any kind of video. Like when the video showed Kat pulling up to Bryant's gate, I was like how is she filming that when she's inside the car? Then I was like oh, must be a separate camera person choreographed to film that exact moment. That's really heartwarming how you gave those items to the museum. I'm sure that was the intent all along. Really cool for people to remember a big part of the city's history.
This is one of the most wholesome NBA documentaries ever. Seeing her get to play 1-on-1 with her childhood hero is amazing
Such a cool story, and great to see Big Country has his health, sanity, family, and just a peace of mind
She actually got a jumper. Hands down the most amazing part of this
Turns out Kat and Big Country are extremely likeable people. Well done.
Agreed 100%
This is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen. Not just for sports docs either. Makes me miss the Grizzlies.
Bryant seems like such a genuine, good-hearted human being who did good with the money he made as a player. He put his family first over everything else. And I loved the genuine joy Kat displayed when playing basketball with him. THis was a super good piece.
This is so so so good. When Kat donated Bryant’s jersey and shoe to the Canadian Sports Hall Fame and the montage of all the kids learning about Bryant and appreciating him played… I started tearing up.
me too what the heck that girl just staring at jersey, thats what dreams are made of...cool
Thank you for making this film. I was a fan of Big Country. And for you to donate that items he give to the Vancouver HOF was incredibly honorable.
Does big country still come to Vancouver for visits
@@stevegoo135 no he doesn't
hes pretty much the reason why this city lost its team ironic enough...he was suppose to carry them...what a bad pick..smdh...he deserves all 308 l's on his resume...they chose him over michael finley….let that sink in...its like if the raptors after trading away damon drafted the bum big man robert traylor r.i.p instead of jamison and then couldn't trade for vince ...it would of set the franchise back and maybe they lose their team...imagine a finley rahim bibby trio in 2001?..they would of been really good for years...maybe the rapts leave instead since its a dumpster fire with no star
@@razkable if the grizzlies would've had Finley, Abdur-Rahim, & Bibby in 01, Pau Gasol would've joined them because that's where he was drafted to
@@razkable I suppose you would have rather had Shawn Respert, Ed O'Bannon, Kurt Thomas, Gary Trent, or Cherokee Parks to carry your team instead (of Reeves).
Glad you aren't an NBA GM.
Kat managed to turn this into such a feel-good story. It puts a smile on the Grizzlies legacy and shows Bryant Reeves as the great human being (and player) he is. Wonderful doco! I can't wait to see the screening in Toronto.
DJ Expo I’m not crying you are :(
Bryant reeves won 101 games in his career and less than 88 in games he played in...87-308 in the 395 he played in over 6 years thats a 14.5 win per season and 51.3 losses per year avg....and his team in that span went 101 and 359...14-51 without him..the same avg. showing how invaluable he was....thats really funny to me ...imagine being that pathetic
Asmosis Jones you’re a fantastic human being
Asmosis Jones you know invaluable means a good thing
@@razkable Not really a fair comparison. His best seasons were in the first 3 years where the team was much weaker.
Tears came to my eyes during their one on one play. Very well done, young lady. Very well done.
I wish I had friends who treated me as well as Bryant Reeves treats strangers
guess ur friends r not friends just typical assholes
This is Fantastic! I’m from Oklahoma and I’ve been a pretty serious NBA fan for the most of my life. Oklahoma is very rural for the most part. I always looked up to Bryant . I always thought of him as someone who did the impossible and made it out. I like how Notable Former NBA players (Shaq) always give Bryant credit. He was good and gave players as good as him problems. It makes me sad that retirement came early for him, but he played his heart out every game. Long Live Big Country!
The Bane of Banjo Well said . Thunder up !
Bryant Reeves still honours the Grizzlies and the City of Vancouver who tried to forget the pain of a troubled franchise ... Big Country is the bright spot that made it all worthwhile.
I'm 6'1" and always looked up to Bryant too ;-)
Okie here, big country was the man at OSU! When I played b-ball in grade school, I had a flat top and number 50!
@@richardblais5232 Grizz fans always honour the Grizzlies and condemned how they were cheated by the NBA and Mike Heasley of their team. The other bandwagoners who dumped Canucks like the Grizzlies as soon as Canucks started sucking do not represent the people who grew up with the Grizz.
I never expected Reeves to be such a thoughtful and gentle soul. This is a great movie! Kat playing basketball with him was amazing and adorable - what a cool way for her to combine two of her passions, and bring the whole film together. Great job! Even the cow pies were a nice comic touch.
Dang, she’s adorable!! 😍 And I love Big Country too! He’s such a nice and funny guy.
Was totally shocked by this. Very well done. Congrats Kat on making a great film and really putting a human touch on something that was seen as a joke for so long.
A few weeks ago, for some reason, Bryant Reeves popped into my mind. Not sure why. Then I wondered what he’s up to so decided to google him. This is where I came across this documentary and got the answer I was looking for. Incredible documentary placing a positive light on this amazing big man! It was great to see that he was a humble and friendly person, as most of the people I’ve met when visiting OKLA were. It was incredible that not only were you able to meet and spend time with Big Country, but also honor him and the Grizzlies at the museum. They are certainly deserving to be recognized as one of the major league teams in Vancouver, as they were a part of you community for years. Stellar documentary!
He is so down to earth. Really love him more!!! You can tell she had a blast hanging out with Big Country.
This is an absolute hidden gem of a documentary, the exuberance and joy of Kat just carries you through..and Big Country himself was a total gentleman.....I'm now gonna search for more of Kats' productions
Dude has it figured out. Seems like one of the good guys.
David he’s just white so it makes you feel comfortable
@@i95wolf10 It's all good. Go in peace, my friend.
well considering he made over 24.5 million and didnt even play in 02 or 03 lol I think he is happy...plus the 31 mill he made before that
@@i95wolf10 shut up you smooth brained sjw
Smooth brained is an insult in middle America? Look me up when u come to the big city
This is my very first time to leave a comment on TH-cam...and I've watched hundreds! Think your topic, script, cinematography was absolutely fantastic...and being an athlete myself during Big Country's period in college, pro's, it really resonated with me. I wish you well in all your future endeavors...and Never put your shoes away. You're one hell of baller too!
This film was phenomenal. I'm very fortunate to have had the opportunity to enjoy a lot of the Griz in my younger years. Their contribution to my basketball career was huge. This film gave me another level of respect for my guy Big Country. Thank you for making this happen!
Great doc! Big Country is a customer of ours and I’ve had a chance to meet and talk to him a few times, what a great and humble person. And ... Go Kubota!!! Come see us a Gray Brothers Equipment!
kat: he was out star player..meanwhile shareef av.g 21 9 3 2 and 1 a night on good splits for 4 years in a row basically..smdh...
Asmosis Jones that’s not the point of his comment bruh
@@oskarehre5410 i an just saying..the disrespect to the stars bibby shareef and dickerson is real...those guys panned out unlike reeves as picks for them..he had expectations he doesn't get to be seen as a feel good story..he was a bust.......dickerson sadly never could stay healthy and shareef was clearly not a first option on a playoff caliber team ...bibby was the man imo...they just never got a sf to play next to him to cover his weaknesses and when dickerson was out they had no real backups ...he can't do it all with no defensive minded center either...they really wasted a solid duo by not getting any wings or bigs to help them out
he may not have been the greatest nba player but he'll always be a fking legend in oklahoma and to any OSU alum or fan. he seems to have gotten over it, Sorry you can't get over your bitterness
Sneaky plug at the end
Hey I just wanted to say that I loved your documentary! I’m probably around your age and I grew up in the lower mainland. My wife and I just moved to Grand Forks, BC to get away from the insanity that is Vancouver. Vancouver has always been an expensive place and now more than ever. Going to Grizzlies’ games when I was a kid was the affordable thing to do and it was fun. My dad couldn’t afford to take me to Canucks games so we did the alternative. Remembering the Grizzlies and watching this documentary definitely brought a warm feeling to my heart. Thank you for making it!
TH-cam algorithm sent me to a Big Country Bryant Reeves documentary and I LOVED it! And man, Kat is something else.
This is great filmmaking. Well written, well filmed, with sensitivity and intelligence. Congratulations to Kat and the whole team. I'll be on the lookout for other work from you.
This brought me back to my childhood and the era of the NBA at the time. So happy she could fulfill her childhood dream of meeting and playing a pick up game with her hero. I loved the game back then too and my life revolved around it. Collected cards,went to games, bought gear, and played all the time with the dream of making it to the NBA and playing on the Lakers. Never made it...but I definitely revisited those times and how precious and yet simple life was through this doc. Thank you for taking us back!
Fantastic job. Made my heart smile. I enjoyed seeing big country again. This guys heart is amazing. And kudos to the film maker. What a great talent. Thank you. Then when she donated the jersey. Awesome!
This is awesome! I was grinning the entire time they played 1-on-1.
ME TOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Good vibes all the way 🥰
Incredible film. Anyone who's ever had a big dream like Kat's can connect with this. And Big Country turned out to be such a kind, genuine person. What a wonderful story.
Great film,Kat.
I clicked on it because I was a little curious about what happened to Bryant,and there have been a few recent triggers about Vancouver basketball...but you grabbed the heart-strings early and firmly,and kept me engaged throughout.
Basketball's loss seems likely to be film-making's gain,Kat's got mad skills.
Thank you for releasing this, and for making it free. Great documentary. The one on one at the end was especially moving and interesting. Things have been strained between Canada and the US recently, but seeing how kind and hospitable our neighbors to the south were Reminded me of what a great people they are and how we have so much more in common than we do different.
Oh please, its only strained because the governments are against each other and that does not include its citizens. Agent Orange is doing his work to divide, but the common people don't follow his nonsense. Both countries have great citizens and Big Country is one of those.
There is no strain LOL
No strain just an imbecile running the country like his amazing business endeavors of the past 😂. We all have the same problems and just know anyone with have an understanding knows that the media will never paint a clear honest picture of what folks are really like outside our borders.
Great doc. Loved the Grizzlies and Big Country... I teared up at the end. So happy to see the legend in the BC hall of fame!
bringnazzyhome I’m not gonna lie. I teared up a few times to. Especially when she ended up donating the Jersey and Shoe to the Vancouver HOF. So well done.
Erik Ruiz I’m a Lakers fan and I appreciated this. Reeves was one of the only guys I seen post up Shaq! The song at the end was funny but kinda disrespectful of reeves
I can't believe how choked up I was at the end. That was so great.
The grizzlies should hire this woman as part of their executive team. She has more heart about the grizzlies than anyone on that franchise or any fan in that city for that matter
So good! Thank you for creating this doc! I saw a picture at a red light (I live in Vancouver) and all it said is "have you seen this man" and it had a picture. My girlfriend asked me if I knew that person as she was worried about this missing man. I said, yeah that's Big Country. I thought it was odd to see this picture... but now I know why. :) Big Country was my favourite player and I always wondered what happened to him. Man so many memories. I love that you brought dignity to Big Country and who he is as a person. Very cool to hear you say how meeting your hero that he more than exceeded your expectations.
Well said Jared...I live in Victoria and feel the same way. Excellent job Kat. You did this man and our team justice.
Waterworks. Thank you for your work, passion, vulnerability and story. This is perfect.
Terrific documentary. Great job done by Ms. Jayme and I'm glad Big Country is happy and doing what he wants to do.
Thanks for your contribution to the game, Kat. This documentary was engaging from start to finish.
I'm grinning from ear to ear. This is a great story! Keep it up!
Loved this documentary! So many memories...and I mean the part where they play 1 on 1. So incredible! Thank you for adding more Grizzlies memorabilia to our Hall of Fame!
That was GREAT!! Big Country is the man. I always wondered what he was up to. The best documentary I've seen lately.
This is SO EXCEEDINGLY great! I'm an oSu fan, former student, and Country devotee! Thank you so much for this! College Country was one of my favorites EVER! We used to see him across campus when he was a freshman and just marvel at the fact you could see him from 1/4 mile away! Cowboy LEGEND!!
Amazing story. As a kid who lived and grew up Calgary I was a grizzlys superfan. I always felt bad for the guys like Bryant Bibby and Rahim they played their butts off every night. This put a tear in my eye as I watched one of my childhood hero’s exceed my expectations of how much of a amazing human being he is. Thanks for the amazing work Kat
grizz should of picked damon stoudamire or michael finley ….finley rahim bibby would of been a nice trio from 2000-2005...oh well
It warmed my heart to see how nice he was to her. Great job Big Country!!!
Awesome brings back memories when I’d watch him play all the way here in Australia even. Seems like a real good man. All the best to him.
I don't know how I came across this but I'm glad I did. This was one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Job well done Kat.
This was a great watch. I grew up with 90s basketball and always wondered what happened to BC. Its great to see hes doing just fine with the simple living. Best of luck #50!
I absolutely loved seeing this for the first time. I was a huge Big Country fan, and I'm glad to see him doing so well in his life after basketball. He always appeared to be so genuine.
Much respect for the time and effort you put in. Never was a Grizzlies fan, but appreciate your passion and loyalty. 👍
this was a gem of a dcoumentary... ❤️😢 thank you so much
Thank you, this was beautiful & well done. I liked how it told two stories of life with basketball, hers & his. It'd good to see that Reeves has moved on and is content in life, and it was very awesome of her to donate her gifts from him to the BC HoF.
This was wholesome! I got very nostalgic! Thank you for creating and sharing 🐻🏀
Not gonna lie, this documentary was amazing in so many ways. Kat seemed sincere and genuine as a person. I personally have been searching the web for Big Countries were about. This film answered almost all my questions. I feel so content now after watching this. **Side note. This film is worthy of some kind of an award, it was put together so well. Big salute to everybody involved in this film.
From a Vancouver Grizzly fan and native British Colombian.
Thank you very much Kat for the great video. I just came across this. Big Country is one of my top 10 favorite NBA players of all time. After this video he gained even more sympathy points.
Big shout out to you Kat for a heart touching NBA documentary. 🏀🐻
Great story on both sides Kat. I loved watching it. Makes me appreciate the Raptors even more. It was great to see and be inspired by yourself and BIG Country. Thanks for your effort and making the donation to the museum.
What a great story and very well made film! I have a similar story about basketball. I played til high school and got cut in university because of my height. One of the coaches told me to pursue something else because basketball is not for me. Hard to swallow that and I struggled for years. But it became my goal to show that particular coach that nothing is impossible. I didn't continue my basketball career but I continued to play and coach as well. Again thanks for creating this inspiring film.
One of the best documentaries I've seen. Very well done.. Fellow Canadian love, I always had passion and loved the raptors I never thought what van city went through. I believe Steve Francis would have turned your franchise around if he wasn't so ignorant. Raptors shoulda done grizzlies a solid and traded tmac to u before his free agency came about.
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this doc is a big slap in shareefs face..that poor man put this jersey on for years actually performed really well and was let down by his franchise for 5 years in a row...while pretty much every other teammate he played with there was either happy to still have a job cause they were washed and no one else wanted them guys like reeves content cause he was in the nba getting paid not even bothered enough to get into shape or were young guys just happy to be in the nba..like I dont know how he survived 5 years of that....poor bastard...imagine being doubled in the post as a undersized pf and knowing no one will hit the open shot you create cause their all trash
I don't believe Francis could've did no better than shareef abdul Rahim. Francis didn't do nothing anywhere he's played in his career. They needed a star like Carter who Toronto had. Imagine McGrady saying iam going to Vancouver to rival Carter in 00. That wouldve saved the Grizzlies & made em a playoff team.
Thanks, Kat Jayme! Thanks for hangin' in there and getting this done. And, thanks for a great film.
This was really well-written, and well-filmed. Thank you for doing this, Kat!
I had a moment watching this, where I forgot how important this man, that team, the dream of basketball was to me as a child. I cried watching this and I didn't expect that to happen at all. What a good film, filmmaker and story of a good man. Thank You!
Awesome!!! He was my hero when the grizzlies were here!! Does anyone remember the Big Country size fries from McDonald’s? I’d always get those before each grizzlies game
Great - just great! A very, very beautiful documentary! Not just a tall, but also a truly big man in peace with himfself, and a young woman having found some, too.
Amazing!! Thank you Kat for bringing me back to my teens/early 20's with this documentary. I was a basketball junkie as well and was so happy Vancouver had a team!
I didn’t come into this expecting to tear up. Thankful I did though. A wonderful documentary
Love this film! What appeared to be a self-indulgent, albeit interesting, journey ended with a great twist. I bet this meant more to Bryant than it did to Kat. Do another film, Kat!
Not from OK and not even a big NBA fan but this documentary was so great. Not even really sure how I heard about it come search for it, but I’m stoked it’s available on TH-cam. Thanks for sharing.
This was incredibly well done and surprisingly emotional. Amazing job, Kat!
What a beautiful piece of content this is .
Authentic sensitive piece of work Kat. Thanks for such a respectful approach. Well done.
The Vancouver Grizz meant a lot to me as a BC kid because, unlike my other sports favourites (Canucks, Blue Jays/Expos, Lions, Cincy Bengals), I was able to get in on the ground floor of their existence. This is a terrific doc (Grizzlies fan or not) that makes me nostalgic, and it's so nice to see Country in such a great place post-basketball. Looking forward to 'The Grizzlie Truth' in a couple of weeks at VIFF.
this was awesome! very well done and a great story
You’re here ???
I´m from Mexico and I remember how awesome the Vancouver Grizzlies logo was, I remember when they got into the league and of course their first star Bryant "Big Country" Reeves, this documentary is GREAT and is good to see that finally have something to remember the team´s history on the Vancouver HOF. Very well done, Amazing.
I want nba back in Vancouver
They don't deserve it.
Todd Kelly whys that?
@@mikemontana1990A few reasons would be that other cities (especially Seattle) deserve it way more and it sucks for Vancouver that they happen to be located so close. They just didn't have a strong enough fan base the first time to support a team. Both Vancouver and Toronto are big enough to support a team but because hockey is so much more popular in Canada only a large city like Toronto can support a team. Too many basketball fans that live in Vancouver are now Raptors fans so this takes more asses out of seats.
@@Veggamattic That's BS. They had and still have lots of great fans. The team was the worst ever. Put a decent product on the court for even one season and they woulda filled the place. NBA didn't give us a chance either. Just (literally) sold us down the (Mississippi) river
@@nucks2233 The Raps sucked too but they had great attendance. I like your river comment though...haha!
Thank you for telling this story. When I was a kid, I never thought much of Big Country, but getting to know him now, I not only respect what he accomplished, but more the man he is today. It's nice to see that not all ex-NBAers have blown all their money and are right back where they started, but instead still working hard at something. Mad respect.
I'm glad I watched this, Big Country is such a good man, and I found Kat to be very sweet and charming. Down to earth good people.
What an awesome, down to earth and genuine good Individual Big Country is. Thanks for doing this piece Kat, at last Bryant finally got some of the recognition he deserves.
Absolutely loved this story, showed true heart and how much of this story truly meant to you. It really showed in your story telling you have an amazing talent with film making keep that passion and would love to see a lot more.
THIS IS AWESOME!!! Thank you sooo much for making this film...loved BigCountry and this took me back to every night of my childhood! So well done!
Wow that was AWESOME ! I'm a Kings fan and can appreciate loving a team who isn't the winningest. Also almost losing the team. Big Country seems like a great guy. Cool you gotta meet your idol and he was nice and kind to you
One of the best things I've seen in a long time. I loved Big Country back in the day and glad to see he's doing well.
That dude at kits beach wearing grizz shorts, smh
Yea no kidding typical millenial Vancouver douchebag. He probably knew who they were just wanted to look cool on camera.
Yep that's your typical Vancouver dude. Just so lame
@@fillup316 he looked like a tool
Not surprised one bit....
He didn’t know it was the grizzled
This is playing on ESPN tonight!! Congratulations girl I’m sure you’ll be trending tonight!
Damn Big Country gave her that work
A striking documentary on the parallels and irony of ‘Big Country’ strongly resonated. Great documentary!
great video and put a smile on my face! Keep up the great work
I feel like I watched something magical. The story telling, the life lessons, I can go on and on. Thank you for this story. I watched it Nov2021
What a great doc. Very well done.
This was fantastic. Big Country seems like a really down to earth humble guy.
This was nothing short of AMAZING! I enjoyed this a lot.
This is so touching, and his advice, 'you do succeed where you don't fail.' I will definitely remember this.
what an amazing documentary. made me cry 😭 a lot
I remember the days of the Grizz as a kid and was happy to have them around (even as a Toronto guy ;) . I really enjoyed this film and had moments I was standing with my hands in the air in excitement for Kat just feeling her nostalgia as she assertively pieced together the story. Just as a sports fan period you GOTTA LOVE IT!. Thank you for making this and I really hope to see more from your film crew about Vancouver sports or maybe a mini series of other teams come and gone or still striving to find their fan base with the right owenership to keep them around. Cheers EH!
You’re amazing. And Bryant, what a gentle soul. Go Grizz ! 🐻
Excellent job, thanks for the trip down memory lane. I laughed, I cried, and I'm not even kidding. Glad to see he's living his best life after the tough last years in Vancouver.
Wow! You did a great job! I miss the grizzlies too!! Reeves was and still is a standup person!
Wau Kat, this was amazing to watch! I'm really happy you succeded in finding Big Country. Obviously as an amature film editor, basketballfan and Grizzlies fan myself, I can only deeply respect what you did and how you did it. Very inspiring to say the least. Made me emotional watching, can't imagine how it must have felt for yourself.
Being socialized in the mid 90ies to the NBA, Big Country is no stranger. Even here in Germany. But boy, the Grizzlies were bad. And not even just on the court but the marketing around them (which is important to reach us fans in Oversee). I Collection their cards neverthelessy Great to get some insight to the Vancouver situation and of course great to see, that Bryant Reeves is doing fine (and still plays).
These are the worse side effects to the NBA Business: Relocation and leaving fans, history and players behind. Great, that this film brings something back.
This reminded me how much detail is required to make any kind of video. Like when the video showed Kat pulling up to Bryant's gate, I was like how is she filming that when she's inside the car? Then I was like oh, must be a separate camera person choreographed to film that exact moment. That's really heartwarming how you gave those items to the museum. I'm sure that was the intent all along. Really cool for people to remember a big part of the city's history.
Great job, Kat. I really enjoyed your film.
As heartwarming and satisfying a sport documentary as I’ve seen….ever.
Period.
Did I mention “at all?”.
Phenomenal story…a fine story teller.
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