Movie Details:
Based on | Canyon Dreams by Michael Powell |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Sports, Drama |
Release dates | September 8, 2024 (TIFF) September 27, 2024 (United States) |
Running time | 1hr 51min |
Age rating | PG-13 |
Starring | Jessica Matten Julia Jones Amber Midthunder Kiowa Gordon |
Directed by | Sydney Freeland |
Screenplay by | Sydney Freeland Sterlin Harjo |
Produced by | LeBron James MaurÃcio Mota Katie Elmore Mota Spencer Beighley Jamal Henderson Nancy Utley |
Cinematography by | Kira Kelly |
Edited by | Jessica Baclesse |
Music by | Dan Deacon |
Production Companies | SpringHill Company Wise Entertainment Chernin Entertainment Lake Ellyn Entertainment |
Distributor | Netflix |
Cast & Characters:
- Kauchani Bratt as Jimmy Holiday
- Jessica Matten as Heather Hobbs
- Devin Sampson-Craig as Bryson Badonie
- Amber Midthunder as Dezbah Weaver
- Julia Jones as Gloria Holiday
- River Rayne Thomas as Tyson Yazzie
- Jojo Jackson as Warlance Yazzie
- Avery Hale as Miles Martinez
- Hunter Redhorse Arthur as Kobe Nez
- Henry Wilson Jr. as Leland Tom
- Jaren K. Robledo as Levi Silversmith
- Damian Henry Castellane as Ruckus Largo
- Dallas Goldtooth as Henry Tso
- Cody Lightning as Micah Tso
- Zoey Reyes as Krista
- Ryan Begay as Ronald Jackson
- Ernest Tsosie III as Benny Begay
- Joey A. Chavarillo as Duane
- Sarah H. Natani as Velma
- Sam Griesel as Mason Troy
- Michael J. Fisher as Coach Thomas Solo
- Ashanti Cook as Santa Fe Catholic Assistant Coach
- Jaxon Inge as Santa Fe Player
- Kusem Goodwind as Nataanii Jackson
- Cheyenne James Spotted Eagle Elm as Davis Little
Storyline:
It is the story of the Chuska Warriors – a high school basketball team rich in Native American heritage. After losing their star player, the team must come together like never before to keep their state championship dreams alive.
About Movie:
Rez Ball is an American sports drama film directed by Sydney Freeland, based on the nonfiction sports novel Canyon Dreams by The New York Times journalist Michael Powell.
Principal photography for Rez Ball took place in New Mexico, with filming on the Navajo Nation, supported and permitted by the local sovereign tribal nations.
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024, and is scheduled to be released on Netflix on September 27, 2024.