While is full of more star-studded action movies and true crime documentaries than you’ll be able to watch in a lifetime, the streaming service also produces some genuinely heartfelt and impactful films as well. The latest example is , a new sports drama directed by Sydney Freeland, who co-wrote the script with Sterlin Harjo. “In the heart of Chuska, New Mexico, the Chuska Warriors, a high school basketball team with a rich Native American heritage, faces its greatest challenge yet,” reads the synopsis.
“After losing their star player, the rest of the team must come together more than ever to realize their dream of winning a state championship. This is more than just a sport, it’s a journey of resilience and unity, a true story of struggle that is deeply rooted in Native American culture.” The movie is inspired by Michael Powell’s 2019 non-fiction book .
After premiering on Netflix last week, the movie has crept into the top 10 charts, one of just two Netflix originals with that distinction at the time of writing. has also been a huge hit with seemingly everyone who has taken the time to watch it, reaching scores of 92% with critics and 87% with audiences on . Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there.
By signing up, I agree to the and have reviewed the Sterlin Harjo is best known for co-creating FX’s with Taika Waititi. Meanwhile, Freeland has directed a number of popular shows in recent years, including Marvel’s , , and also . �.