Off the Rez
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Off the Rez
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 26, 2011
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary, Family
User Score
75%
Original Title
Off the Rez
Production Companies
Hock Films, Milojo Productions
Director
Jonathan Hock
Description
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.