The Learning Channel will air Off The Rez, a documentary about Shoni Schimmel, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, on May 14. The film follows Schimmel during her standout season at an off-reservation high school in Oregon. Schimmel now plays for the University of Louisville The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City last night. Schimmel participated in a panel discussion afterwards. Get the Story:
TLC to Premiere Off the Rez (World Screen 4/28)
Shoni Schimmel documentary, 'Off the Rez,' premieres at Tribeca Film Festival (The Oregonian 4/27)
Film Premiere: Off the Rez Is Hoop Dreams Meets Glory Road (Dime Mag 4/27) A Review:
"Off the Rez" Inspires, Though Off the Mark (Sports Page Magazine 4/27) Related Stories:
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