Drama,Crime
United States of America
The Basketball Diaries is a 1995 American biographical crime drama film directed by Scott Kalvert and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jim Carroll. The film is an adaptation of Carroll's semi-autobiographical novel of the same name.
Set in the 1960s, the film follows high school student and aspiring poet Jim Carroll as he navigates the streets of New York City and falls into a harrowing world of drug addiction. Along with his friends, including Mickey (Mark Wahlberg), Pedro (James Madio), and Neutron (Patrick McGaw), Jim establishes himself as a basketball star and begins to experiment with drugs.
As his addiction spirals out of control, Jim becomes increasingly isolated from his family and friends, resorting to crime to fund his habit. With his life on the brink of destruction, Jim must struggle to overcome his addiction and find a way to reclaim his life.
The film features powerful performances from its cast, particularly DiCaprio in his breakout role as Jim Carroll. The Basketball Diaries is a raw and uncompromising portrayal of addiction and the devastating impact it can have on an individual's life.
