BREAKING NEWS: Netflix Releases “The UnderDog”, a Highly Anticipated Documentary About Phoenix suns legend Connie Hawkins, slated for Release on….see more

Netflix has officially announced the release of “The UnderDog”, a powerful new sports documentary chronicling the life and legacy of basketball legend Connie Hawkins, set to premiere globally on July 15.

The documentary dives deep into the extraordinary journey of Hawkins — from his high-flying days on New York City’s playground courts, through his battle against false accusations that kept him out of the NBA for years, to his eventual rise as a Phoenix Suns icon and Hall of Famer. Blending rare archival footage, personal interviews, and narration by award-winning actor Mahershala Ali, The UnderDog paints a raw, emotional, and inspiring portrait of a player who changed the game — and the rules.

Netflix describes the film as “a tribute to resilience, redemption, and the enduring impact of a forgotten basketball pioneer.”

Fans of basketball history, civil rights, and underdog stories are already buzzing with anticipation. Early reviews from critics who screened the film at Tribeca 2025 call it “essential viewing” and “a slam dunk for sports documentaries.”