Rookie
Run Time: 94 min.
Starting a new high school is rough for shy basketballer Ace, especially when she is recruited for volleyball against the wishes of popular team captain Jana. But is it competition causing the tension, or the feelings that start to develop between the two athletes? As the team’s athletic performance continues to improve, Ace and Jana unite to fight for justice, both on and off the court. Director Samantha Lee (BILLIE AND EMMA, NewFest31) serves up teen romance with heartfelt charm, showing how connection empowers us to face any challenge. Come for the zingers and stay for the revelation of what it means to stand up for yourself.