Overview

• Rez Ball follows the Chuska Warriors, a Native American high school basketball team, as they strive for the New Mexico State championship after the death of their star player.
• Director Sydney Freeland infused the film with cultural specificity and authenticity, drawing from her own experiences growing up in New Mexico and playing basketball.
• The film features a mix of first-time actors and seasoned professionals, with NBA star LeBron James serving as a producer to ensure authenticity.
• Arizona State University hosted a special screening of Rez Ball, emphasizing the importance of representation and community connections with Indigenous students and leaders.
• Rez Ball highlights the deep love for basketball within Native communities, portraying it as a unifying force and a source of resilience and hope.