| The Year of the Yao | |
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| Produced by | Adam Del Deo |
| Starring | Yao Ming |
| Music by | James L. Venable |
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| Distributed by | Fine Line Features |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
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| Box office | $38,585 |
The Year of the Yao is a 2004 Americandocumentary film based onbasketball playerYao Ming's first year in theUnited States. The film is narrated by his friend and former interpreter Colin Pine, who stayed with Yao during Yao's rookie year, and interpreted for him for three years.[1]
The film made its world premiere at theToronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2004, and was theatrically released byFine Line Features in the United States on April 15, 2005. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.
The Year of the Yao had a limited theatrical release in theUnited States,Australia andTaiwan. The film grossed $38,585 during its theatrical run.[2]
OnRotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 67% based on 33 reviews, with an average rating of 6.30/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "This sports bio documentary is given a few fresh angles, including culture clash issues, and the friendship that develops between Yao and his interpreter."[3] OnMetacritic, the film has a score of 62 out of 100 based on 11 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[4]
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