Jimmy playing basketball in Rez Ball
Rez Ball is a moving sports drama based on true events that rocked a small community following a suicide. The film approaches challenging topics, while also focusing on the hope and unity the Native American community experiences despite tragic events. While a high school basketball team may be a fairly small part of daily life for most, it becomes the vehicle for healing, growing, and thriving, especially for the new team captain, Jimmy Holiday.
Rez Ball Is A Beautiful Exploration Of Community, Loss & Hope While Rez Ball could have taken the story in several directions — by emphasizing the community's loss, ignoring trauma to focus on sports, or focusing on the coming-of-age element — director Sydney Freeland, who also worked on shows like Echo and Reservation Dogs, beautifully weaves all these story elements together so they're in perfect harmony.
In addition to the narrative, Rez Ball is also beautifully shot, highlighting natural wonders and gorgeous views that go underappreciated. All of these elements combine to create something that feels larger and more important than the sum of its parts. Paired with intricately interwoven themes, the film becomes an elevated viewing experience.
Rez Ball Is Distinctly Independent In Feel While Rez Ball has major backing — from LeBron James, who serves as producer, and Netflix — it still retains an indie film feel. While the acting isn't always spectacular, it doesn't alter the flow of the story. The cast does a great job creating an emotional story, with the lead, Kauchani Bratt, being a particular standout. However, the nearly two-hour runtime feels bloated and unnecessary.
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