Top 30 Movies Filmed in New York City
By Staff
Was He Got Game filmed in New York City?
This particular Spike Lee Joint proved to be a standout for various reasons. Not to mention that the protagonist is Denzel Washington, future NBA Hall-of-Famer Ray Allen also took part in this film. The movie was filmed in several parts around the U.S.A., with key scenes in New York. Scenes throughout the movie took place at Coney Island with Nathan’s Hot Dogs and Thunderbolt Roller Coaster making appearances.
Although the movie does shoot a lot of other scenes in Chicago, L.A., and New Jersey, the scenes filmed in New York contribute to the personality and character of the movie. On a side note, the Jordan brand named the infamous Air Jordan 13 colorways released after this film. Washington is seen wearing them in his one-on-one scene with his son—played by Ray Allen.