2011

The Wayman Tisdale Story

The Wayman Tisdale Story is a feature length documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Wayman Tisdale, a three-time All-American, Gold Medal Olympian, former NBA star and world renowned Jazz musician who lost his two-year battle with bone cancer in May of 2009.

Embodying his life s approach of compassion, courage, and optimism, The Wayman Tisdale Story offers a detailed account of the life of former basketball star and jazz musician Wayman Tisdale. Told through his own words, The Wayman Tisdale Story journeys through Tisdale’s life from this childhood as a preacher’s son to his battle.

‘You have so much that you have to live for and in one day it can be shortened and taken away from you so quickly.’
-Michael Jordan

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WINNER OF 2012 EMMY AWARD – HEARTLAND CHAPTER
CULTURAL DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM

The Wayman Tisdale Story is a
must-see film for all audiences.
-Los Angeles Times

Official Trailer