Edge of America (2003)
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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. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Starring:
- James McDaniel, Irene Bedard, (more)
- Director(s):
- Chris Eyre
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Edge of America
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. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 106 mins
Complete Cast of Edge of America
- James McDaniel - Kenny Williams
- Tim Daly - Leroy McKinney
- Delanna Studi - Carla McKinney
- Eddie Spears - Franklin Tom
- Geraldine Keams - Mother Tsosie
- Fraya Aspaas-Montoya - Francie
- Deanna Allison - Marissa
- Irene Bedard - Annie Shorty
- Wes Studi - Cuch
- Misty Upham - Shirleen
- Cody Lightning - Dwayne
- Michael Flynn - Homer Horton
- Trini King - Baby
- Director(s):
- Chris Eyre
- Writer(s):
- Willy Holtzman
- Producer(s):
- Willy Holtzman, Chris Eyre
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