So you got to bless yourself [for] protection.
That movie was a big influence for us, she says.
I think basketball has become the new national pastime, and that falls within Native communities as well.
Kauchani Bratt as Jimmy in ‘Rez Ball’.Netflix
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That really allowed us to create a support system for our kids.
The movie counts NBA starLeBron Jamesas a producer via his SpringHill Entertainment production company.
Julia Jones as Gloria and Kauchani Bratt as Jimmy in ‘Rez Ball’.Lewis Jacobs/Netflix
Freeland says the Los Angeles Lakers player was instrumental in helping deliver authenticity.
We were able to give that to our announcer characters as a guide track to use.
It added this little extra layer of authenticity to the film.
(L to R) Jessica Matten as Heather, Ernest Tsosie as Benny, Jojo Jackson as Warlance, Jaren K Robledo as Levi, Henry Wilson Jr. as Leland, Vincent Otero as Gunnar, Hunter Redhorse Arthur as Kobe, and Enrique Harrison in ‘Rez Ball.'.Lewis Jacobs/Netflix
“And thankfully, that happened.
There’s no right way to grieve.
