Edge of America

Edge of America

105 mins | Drama, Family | Dec. 10, 2003

From acclaimed director, Chris Eyre, whom People Magazine calls "…the preeminent Native American filmmaker of his time" comes this touching and inspirational story about loyalty, friendship and courage. New man in town Kenny Williams (James McDaniel) has just accepted a position as an English professor at the Three Nations Reservation in Utah. Finding it hard to fit in with the tight-knit Native American community, he decides to take on the challenge of coaching the high school girls' basketball team.

Edge of America

105 mins | Drama, Family | Dec. 10, 2003

Edge of America
From acclaimed director, Chris Eyre, whom People Magazine calls "…the preeminent Native American filmmaker of his time" comes this touching and inspirational story about loyalty, friendship and courage. New man in town Kenny Williams (James McDaniel) has just accepted a position as an English professor at the Three Nations Reservation in Utah. Finding it hard to fit in with the tight-knit Native American community, he decides to take on the challenge of coaching the high school girls' basketball team.
IMDb rating 7.0
Producers Showtime Networks, Red House Entertainment
Original title Edge of America
Directors Chris Eyre
Writers Willy Holtzman

Cast

James McDaniel

as Kenny Williams

Irene Bedard

as Annie Shorty

Delanna Studi

as Carla McKinney

Misty Upham

as Shirleen

Eddie Spears

as Franklin

Cody Lightning

as Dwayne

Geraldine Keams

as Mother Tsosie

Michael Flynn

as Homer Horton

Trini King

as Alvina 'Baby' Tsosie

Tim Daly

as Leroy McKinney

Wes Studi

as Cuch

Reb Fleming

as Stellar Dodge

Lyle Bahazoni

as Jasper