Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer (2023)
Annually, nearly 5,000 high school girls' basketball players earn a full-ride Division I scholarship. In 1992, only one was Native American: Blackfeet Nation's Malia Kipp. Living in two worlds presented challenges and so did the pressure to succeed as a University of Montana Lady Griz. Through the support of her family and community, she carried the burden with resilience, grace and grit. Described by her Chief as "a warrior," she blazed a trail - and heroic legacy - for other Native girls to follow.
Director: Jonathan Cipiti, Megan Harrington
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: February 23, 2023
Cast
- Barbara Malia Kipp - Self
Screenplay
Production: Family Theater Productions, Windrider Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jonathan Cipiti, Megan Harrington
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer about?
- Annually, nearly 5,000 high school girls' basketball players earn a full-ride Division I scholarship. In 1992, only one was Native American: Blackfeet Nation's Malia Kipp. Living in two worlds presented challenges and so did the pressure to succeed as a University of Montana Lady Griz. Through the support of her family and community, she carried the burden with resilience, grace and grit. Described by her Chief as "a warrior," she blazed a trail - and heroic legacy - for other Native girls to follow.
- Who directed Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer?
- Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer was directed by Jonathan Cipiti, Megan Harrington.
- Who stars in Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer?
- Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer stars Barbara Malia Kipp.
- How long is Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer?
- Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer?
- Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer is a Documentary film.
- Where was Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer produced?
- Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer was produced in United States of America.