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| 3 | Inspired by a true, made-in-New Mexico story, this upbeat 2003 film follows a girls' high school basketball team as they learn how to win. Led by their coach, the girls discover the values of passion, dedication, and discipline as they climb from the bottom of their division to compete for the state title. ''Edge of America'' tells a story about cross-cultural communication, the values of community and commitment, and the thrill of victory. |
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| 5 | Creator/JamesMcDaniel plays Mr. Kenny Williams, a black man from Texas who moves out to Utah to accept a position as an English teacher at the Three Nations Reservation. He has a difficult time fitting in with the tight-knit Native American community, especially when he's asked to coach the high school girls' basketball team. He has to struggle with getting the hapless team back in shape to play against the nearby all-white high school. |
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| 9 | !! Tropes associated with ''Edge of America'': |
| 10 | * AllGirlsWantBadBoys: Franklin is the resident bad boy. Carla, who has a bit more screen time then the other girls, is dating him. |
| 11 | * CoolOldGuy: Cutch, Marissa's uncle. |
| 12 | * HugeGuyTinyGirl: Kenny Williams and Annie [[FridgeBrilliance Shorty]] |
| 13 | * JackOfAllTrades: Cutch. Janitor, mechanic, and bus driver. |
| 14 | ** He also moonlights as Kenny's adviser. |
| 15 | * MissingMom: Carla's mother. It's implied that she died. |
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