Adapted from a story by Benny Medina, Above the Rim was directed by Jeff Pollack and notably starred rapper Tupac Shakur as well as Duane Martin, Marlon Wayans, and Leon. The film, about a rising ...

Also starring Duane Martin, Tonya Pinkins, Marlon Wayans, and Leon, Above The Rim was co-written and directed by Jeff Pollack in his directorial debut, with a screenplay written by Barry Michael ...

“Sugar Hill” was also written by Cooper as was 1994’s “Above The Rim,” which starred Tupac Shakur and Duane Martin. Cooper ...

“Above the Rim,” Cooper’s third film, premiered in 1994 and starred Duane Martin, Leon, Tonya Pinkins, Bernie Mac and even secured rapper Tupac Shakur amid the height of his popularit ...

Barry Michael Cooper, the writer and director was behind the films New Jack City, Above the Rim and Sugar Hill, died Wednesday at 66.

Barry Michael Cooper, a writer and producer known for 'New Jack City,' 'Sugar Hill' and 'Above the Rim,' dies at age 66. 'Will never be another,' his son says.

Barry Michael Cooper, a pioneering journalist and screenwriter, died on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Baltimore, Md., at 66.

Getting his hands on the basketball on the offensive glass and then finishing above the rim. It’s… — Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) January 16, 2025 Richards is in his fifth NBA season.