
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
Drama
Overview
Biography of Chicago Bulls' basketball star Dennis Rodman, who is well known for his off-court and on-court shenanigans takes great effort to paint the calm, decent side of the athlete despite the film title. Dennis is shown to be pushed by his momma to play pro ball and to go to college where he would get the opportunity. Shipped to Oklahoma where he faces racism, he is taken in by a white family and coached by Lonn Reisman. The movie finally tracks Rodman into his wild, multi-haired current lifestyle. Written by John Sacksteder
Top Cast


Dwayne Adway
Dwayne Adway
Dennis Rodman
Dwayne Adway
Dennis Rodman


John Terry
John Terry
Rodman's stepfather
John Terry
Rodman's stepfather


Dee Wallace
Dee Wallace
Rodman's stepmother
Dee Wallace
Rodman's stepmother


Heidi Mark
Heidi Mark
Annie Banks
Heidi Mark
Annie Banks


Art Hindle
Art Hindle
Chuck Daly
Art Hindle
Chuck Daly


Karen Robinson
Karen Robinson
Karen Robinson


Michael Caloz
Michael Caloz
Michael Caloz


Daniel Hugh Kelly
Daniel Hugh Kelly
Lonn Reisman
Daniel Hugh Kelly
Lonn Reisman


Dennis Rodman
Dennis Rodman
Self
Dennis Rodman
Self


Greg Ellwand
Greg Ellwand
Greg Ellwand
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