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Breianna Gaines and Darnellia Russell

The Heart of the Game

Director: Ward Serrill

Cast: Chris "Ludacris" Bridges (narrator), Darnellia Russell, Bill Resler, Devon Crosby-Helms, Meghan Miller

(Miramax, 2006) Rated: N/A

US DVD release date: 27 February 2007 (Miramax)

[14 June 2006]

by Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters Film and TV Editor

We Teach Teamwork

Ward Serrill's smart, challenging documentary traces not only Darnellia and Resler's complicated relationship, but also a series of stories concerning high school athletics, race and class, and most importantly, girls.

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