SIFF Draw Blood!
I saw The Heart of the Game last night at SIFF. It is a documentary about the Roosevelt High School girl’s basketball team. It was terrific. I was on the edge of my seat throughout—the movie was full of action, humor, and drama. For those who love basketball, a must-see. For others, the personal stories and the local basis of the movie make it absolutely worth watching.
The Seattle premiere was rowdy, with the players, families, coach, and filmmakers all in attendance. Even the Roosevelt Marching Band was there playing outside the theater, including a totally darling girl tuba player.
See The Stranger SIFF Guide review here.
The Heart of the Game plays again on June 11 at 4:15 p.m. at Lincoln Square. It opens for a regular run at the Guild 45th and Pacific Place on June 14.
This is one I'm planning to see - I'm a Roosevelt alumna, and I played on the volleyball team with several members of the girls' basketball team (they used it as kind of a warmup for basketball season). Not this team, obviously - I'm coming up on my 30-year reunion.