Synopsis: "The Waiting Game" tells the little-known story of a renegade basketball league that inspired today’s NBA – and the mostly black players who have had to fight for decades for fair compensation and recognition. The ABA innovated pro basketball with the 3-point shot and slam dunk contest, and embraced black culture in ways that the NBA had not yet. And despite the pioneering way the players of the ABA players played basketball, when the two leagues “merged”, ABA players were forgotten in a business deal gone bad. "The Waiting Game" follows a dogged not-for-profit’s pursuit of benefits for former ABA players now struggling to survive. While the NBA generates $10+ billion a year, former ABA athletes struggle to buy life-saving medicines, avoid eviction, and worse. This documentary is about the fight to get them their due. Showtimes: Friday, August 29: 7 p.m. Ticket Prices: $13 Regular / $11 Students & Seniors / $9 Members Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1009585155 Parking Rates: $5 for 3 Hours. The $5 dollar parking rate is honored even when signage from ACE indicates other Special Event Pricing. Approach the attendant and let them know you are watching a film at the Digital Gym Cinema. They will honor the $5.00 fee. No cash accepted, card only. Please Note: The parking attendant will only accept payment by card, no cash accepted. Parking is limited. Occasionally there are other events inside the building; so although very rare, parking is unfortunately not 100% guaranteed. Guests must park in spaces labeled “UCSD PARKING” In the event there is no parking attendant stationed at the gate, please refer to the code in your ticketing confirmation email. Open this document for further instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/144UG0kaYEQRIHRfNjTnEflSB6DiP24RyEG06wHNUqms/edit?usp=sharing Access to our Cinema: You can access our cinema from the second level of the garage (one level below entrance) via two elevators. We are on the 2nd floor. Please note, access to other levels is not permitted. Pardon our building’s dust, there are still amazing renovations taking place! We encourage walk-ups or drop-offs to happen at the front door of our building, the first floor of 1100 Market St. You can walk in, go up the stairs to our cinema or take the elevator. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram
