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By Andrea Beach
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Inspiring docu follows teen girl's basketball ups and downs.
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Home Court
What's the Story?
HOME COURT follows high school basketball phenom Ashley Chea from a 16-year-old sophomore to a graduate heading off to college. Ever since she was 5, she's been in love with basketball, practicing for hours on end just because she loved it so much. By the time she was in high school, she was one of Southern California's best ball handlers. Injury in her sophomore year kept her out for the entire season, but with grit and determination she made it back to captain for her junior year. Can Ashley and her family overcome physical pain and emotional pain to get another winning season?
Is It Any Good?
This is an uplifting, sometimes moving, refreshingly honest documentary about an Asian American teen making waves in the world of elite high school basketball. Home Court follows Ashley Chea's triumphs and setbacks in the face of discrimination, prejudice, and little financial resources. Young hopefuls of all kinds, especially Asian American girls, will be inspired by Ashley's determination and grit. And they'll relate to the honest portrayal of Ashley and her family's emotional journey on a path that's anything but straight and easy.
The pacing flags a bit in the middle, when what should have been an exciting run of games starts to feel repetitive. But it's refreshing to see a marginalized group of athletes, and one shining star, defy expectations and take the basketball world by storm.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the discrimination and prejudice Ashley and other Asian Americans experience in Home Court. Do they seem to have a big effect on her or others? If you've experienced either of these yourself, how did they affect you?
Why is Ashley a positive role model? Do you admire her? What character strengths does she display?
Did you know much about basketball before you watched this movie? If you've never played it, would you like to try it now? What are some of your favorite sports?
Movie Details
- In theaters : May 5, 2024
- On DVD or streaming : March 24, 2025
- Cast : Ashley Chea , Jayme Kiyomura Chan , BunBaov Chea
- Director : Erica Tanamachi
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s)
- Studio : PBS
- Genre : Documentary
- Character Strengths : Communication , Perseverance
- Run time : 95 minutes
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : March 31, 2025
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