Edge of America

2003

Edge of America

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Movie Info

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.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

Drama, Kids & Family, Television
Directed By:

Chris Eyre
Written By:

Willy Holtzman
On Disc/Streaming:

Feb 28, 2006
Runtime:

106 minutes
Studio:

Showtime Networks Inc.

Cast

James McDaniel
as Kenny Williams

Tim Daly
as Leroy McKinney

Wes Studi
as Cuch

Irene Bedard
as Annie Shorty

Rose Ann Abrahmson
as Henrietta

Deanna Allison
as Marissa

Trini King
as Alvina `Baby' Tsosie

Delanna Studi
as Carla McKinney

Misty Upham
as Shirleen

Fraya Aspaas-Montoya
as Francie

Eddie Spears
as Franklin

Cody Lightning
as Dwayne

Geraldine Keams
as Mother Tsosie

Michael Flynn
as Homer Horton

Reb Fleming
as Stellar Dodge

Lyle Bahazhoni
as Jasper

Jacinda Willeto
as Dawn

Steve Burleigh
as Dr. Toomey

Kelly Ray Vallo
as Raylene

Charles Gruber
as Norville Newell

Candice Miller
as Lanet Newell

Jesse Harward
as Red

Roger Willie
as Leonard

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Audience Reviews for Edge of America

Mar 20, 2012

I am a sucker for this kind of movie. Root for the underdogs! This is a chick-flick Independent sports movie centered around an Indian American highschool girls basketball team. Heartwarming, good intentioned filmmaking meant for lightheated enjoyment...

Cynthia S Super Reviewer
Dec 02, 2008

A real heart-warming tale of a black man as a fish-out-of-water on an Indian reservation. Terrific cast, using the local talent. Exotically beautiful Irene Bedard played the assistant coach, Annie Shorty with real fire. Beautiful scenery and a story about personal growth, the drive for excellence, and finding one's place in the world. In the midst of staggering poverty and crippling despair, Coach Williams (James McDaniel) was able to inspire a ragtag girls basketball team to achieve greatness. Tender moments brought tears and these were liberally sprinkled with laugh out loud moments. Coach had some growing up to do and this bunch of ladies were up to the task. Heck, it made me want to be a Lady Warrior!

Mark A Super Reviewer
Apr 27, 2008

BRILLIANT MOVIE!! Here's an interesting movie by Chris Eyre, and one just as amazing as the other films. Great movie! Amazing performances by Delanna Studi & Eddie Spears. Worth seeing!!

Leo L Super Reviewer
Mar 27, 2008

Based on a true story of an African American man who goes to an Indian Reservation to teach English and coach basketball. Many of the students there have never seen a black man so it's a culture shock for both.

Ida K Super Reviewer