Edge of America Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Native American filmmaker Chris Eyre directs the made-for-TV sports drama Edge of America, based on a true story and shot entirely in Salt Lake City, UT. James McDaniel plays Mr. Kenny Williams, a black man from Texas who moves out to Utah to accept a position as an English teacher at the Three Nations Reservation. He has a difficult time fitting in with the tight-knit Native American community, especially when he's asked to coach the high school girls' basketball team. He has to struggle with getting the hapless team back in shape to play against the nearby all-white high school. Also starring Irene Bedard, Tim Daly, and Wes Studi. Edge of America premiered in the U.S. at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004. - Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
James McDaniel, Irene Bedard, Tim Daly, Wes Studi, Delanna Studi
Theatrical Release Date:
10/03/2004
DVD Release Date:
02/28/2006
Rating:
Not Yet Rated
Run Time:
106 min.
Distributor(s):
Showtime
Production Co.:
Red House Entertainment
Director(s):
Chris Eyre
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
Culture Clash, Basketball Players, Coaches and Players, Fish Out of Water, Teachers and Students
Tone:
Heartwarming, Warm
Keywords:
African-American, Indian (Native-American)-reservation, Native-American, basketball, coach, culture-clash, high-school, race-relations
Setting:
Indian reservation
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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