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201669 min0documentary

6.5/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

One in a Billion

201669 min0documentary

6.5/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

Satnam Singh Bhamara trains in Punjab and faces cultural challenges while striving to become the first Indian player in the NBA after moving to the United States.

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Roman Gackowski

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Satnam Singh Bhamara trains in Punjab and faces cultural challenges while striving to become the first Indian player in the NBA after moving to the United States.

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Roman Gackowskidirector

Balbir Singh Bhamaracast

Satnam Singh Bhamara

Satnam Singh Bhamaracast

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Satnam Singh Bhamara trains in Ballo Ke, Punjab, in preparation for the 2014 NBA draft. His goal is to be the first Indian player in the NBA. After moving to the United States, Bhamara encounters cultural and personal obstacles as he pursues his basketball ambitions. Directed by Roman Gackowski, One in a Billion has a runtime of 69 minutes.

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