Rez Ball
This article contains references to suicide and alcoholism.
Netflix’sRez Ballis deeply entrenched in Native American culture and issues, and its cast of characters is as well.
He graduated from UCSC in 2023, with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy (viaUCSC).
Matten also engages in quite a bit of philanthropy aimed at helping Native American communities.
Sampson-Craig has also been involved in other media projects outside of acting, as he also runs a podcast.
Bryson had a child with a player on the girl’s team, Dezbah Weaver.
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Rez Ballis available to stream on Netflix.
Early on in the film, Nataanii commits suicide due to his grief from losing his mother and sister.
River Rayne Thomas as Tyson Yazzie: Thomas plays Tyson Yazzie, the center for the Chuska Warriors.
After losing their star player, the Chuska Warriors, a Native American high school basketball team from New Mexico, must come together to keep their dream of winning a state championship alive. Directed by Sydney Freeland and produced by LeBron James, this underdog sports drama highlights the power of community and resilience.
- Thomas has two acting roles outside ofRez Ball: inThe Adventure of A.R.I.
My Robot Friendand inThe Abandons.
Tsosie is most known for movies like5th PostandMile Post 398.
Griesel has never acted professionally before, soRez Ballserves as his breakthrough role.
