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UNC in NBA: Vince Carter documentary to debut at Toronto Film Festival

By Alec Lasley

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 07: NBA player Vince Carter looks on before Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 07: NBA player Vince Carter looks on before Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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Vince Carter’s newest project is getting its debut the same place where his basketball one got started.

The 40-year old  Vince Carter who just signed a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings isn’t just focused on basketball.

“The Carter Effect,” a documentary about former Toronto Raptors star Vince Carter directed by Sean Menard, will make its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, which runs from September 7th through the 17th.

During his six years (1998-2004) playing for the Raptors, Carter transcended the sport of basketball in Canada. He is one of the big reasons why the Raptors have had such a successful last two decades.

Not only did he establish the popularity of the sport, but he also served as an icon young basketball players in Canada could look up to.

He paved the way for the likes of Cory Joseph, Tristan Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Olynyk and Jamal Murray, all of which can thank Carter.

Nicknamed “Air Canada” and “Vinsanity”, thanks to his athleticism, Carter has continued to be an ambassador to the game.

The official statement from TIFF was,

"“In his latest documentary, Sean Menard gives viewers an unprecedented look at Vince Carter: the six-foot-six, eight-time NBA All-Star from Daytona Beach who made waves in the Canadian basketball scene when he was drafted by the Raptors in 1998.”"

Though this will be the first film where Carter is the main attraction, he has had smaller roles in filmography before, having had small roles in ‘Like Mike’, and ‘Moesha’.

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TIFF officially announced its slate of films. It will showcase 26 feature films as well as other short films which will bring the number to roughy 50 submissions.

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