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The Rebound is a sports documentary directed by Shaina Koren Allen, focusing on the Miami Heat Wheels wheelchair basketball team. It follows the team's pursuit of the national championship, featuring key players like Mario Moran, Jeremie 'Phenom' Thomas, and Orlando Carrillo. The film includes insights from coaches, Paralympic athletes, and family members, providing a comprehensive view of the athletes' lives on and off the court.
Premiering at the Miami International Film Festival in 2016, The Rebound went on to be screened at multiple film festivals, including Cinequest and the Brooklyn Film Festival. The film was released digitally on November 20, 2018, and has received several awards, including the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Brooklyn Film Festival.
Why Watch
- •Meet adaptive athletes Mario Moran and Jeremie Thomas.
- •Follow the Miami Heat Wheels' quest for a national title.
- •See award-winning moments from various film festivals.
Did You Know
•The Rebound premiered at the Miami International Film Festival in 2016.
•The film features athletes from the Miami Heat Wheels wheelchair basketball team.
•The documentary won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Brooklyn Film Festival.
Perfect For
Adaptive sports enthusiastsBasketball fansDocumentary lovers