Go courtside for a true-life rush like no other in this passionate and inspirational documentary in the same powerful tradition as Hoop Dreams, Director Ward Serrill brings the camera up close and personal to capture the Roosevelt Roughriders girls' basketball team during six turbulent seasons, taking us far beyond the court. You'll meet Bill REsler, the tax professor turned hard-driving unorthodox coach who turns the team around- and Darnellia Russel, the talented inner-city tough girl who battles off-court threats to regain eligibility. You'll meet a real team full of drive, toughness and the unbridled desire to make history.
B**T
More Documentaries Like This
I expected a single amazing season. Instead they delivered the multiple seasons development of a great team. More documentaries like this need to be made. With fun music and a fast pace it is much more enjoyable than most documentaries.The extras provided a nice window into this wonderful story. A rookie director and a rookie coach brought the world an uplifting film.A couple of the young ladies received college scholarships. They should have put that in the credits.
D**N
Need to be a basketball fan
This is a perfect movie for females of all ages that like or love basketball. It's a game of learning, tough love, team players and playing basketball and wanting to win. It's a great movie!
E**N
Inspiring
Great story about life lessons. A must watch for teens
J**Y
A must see for anyone interested in sports for young women
I read the book "The Heart of the Team" first. That was excellent. I think you get more out of the book. However, it was wonderful to see some live footage of the team playing in the movie. I think anyone interested in coaching women's sporting teams should watch this movie and read the book. If only because it is fun and inspiring. Way to go Bill!!! This movie is a documentary, so it didn't capture my five year old daughter's interest like "Bend It Like Beckham" did. It would be nice to have more movies available to inspire young girls to enjoy sports.
D**M
A must-see film
I would recommend this movie to anyone. As a teacher and a sports fan, I found this movie deeply touching. It has the best characteristics of a "big game movie" and a "teacher movie" combined, and better yet, it's all true. The film doesn't just show us the heartwearming happy stuff, either. It also shows us the difficulties and vulnerabilities of teenage life, the pressures on young women, the consequences of unforgiving political views, etc. Hooray for the coach, the team, the filmmaker, and Ludacris for this wonderful product.
D**Y
Great purchase
Perfect condition!! No scratches. Very pleased. I’ve never bought anything used off of here before so I will admit was skeptical. This is a verified purchase.
M**S
review
It's not quite as good as I had thought it would be, but it is a good film for courage and endurance. What a shame htere are not more films for female athletics. It appears they are not marketable like the male teams and females are just as dedicated and ambitious and talented and worthy of their craft as any male is.
S**E
good movie
I love this movie well written, good acting.
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