Sweetwater
Driven by grit born from a life on society’s fringe and talent forged with the Harlem Globetrotters, Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton changed history when he became the first African American to join the NBA.
The First 15 Minutes
Get an exclusive sneak peek at the first 15 minutes of Sweetwater, the unforgettable true story of the NBA's first black basketball player.
Meet the Legend
Sweetwater was born to change the game. Revered as the father of basketball as it’s now known and loved by millions, Harlem Globetrotters phenom Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton overcame a lifetime of barriers and a barrage of discrimination to become the first African American to join the NBA.
