Off the Rez

Apr 26 2011 Not Rated 1h 30m
Documentary, Family, Sport

The story of a Native American family in Oregon that leaves the reservation in pursuit of the American dream on behalf of one of their 8 children, a 16 year-old girl who is one of the best high school basketball players in the country. Four generations of strong Native American women from the Umatilla Nation struggle together to preserve their traditions with the unforgiving world of big-time American high school sports.

Plot

The story of a Native American family in Oregon that leaves the reservation in pursuit of the American dream on behalf of one of their 8 children, a 16 year-old girl who is one of the best high school basketball players in the country. Four generations of strong Native American women from the Umatilla Nation struggle together to preserve their traditions with the unforgiving world of big-time American high school sports.

Written by

Jonathan Hock

Directed by

Jonathan Hock

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Milojo Productions, Hock Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

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# of Votes
97
Average Rating
9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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