"'The Spirit of the Game,' like any film, is a collaborative effort of many people," the statement began. "While the allegations about Mr. Scott are disheartening, the film is fantastic and inspiring; we are grateful to have this film open our festival. We are excited to unite a worldwide premiere of a true story with a celebration of the 'Mormon Yankee' legacy brought to the big screen. The festival has located many of the original basketball players from the 1956 team and they will be recognized prior to the screening."