More than just a game, Rebound takes you courtside with the Yeshiva University Maccabees as they face their toughest season yet. Playing through the grief and shock of October 7, 2023 these young men turn basketball into a symbol of hope and resistance. The film captures their resilience as they chase a championship while dealing with the impact of the war which deeply affected the team and their community.
Fast-paced, engrossing, and deeply emotional, it’s a slam-dunk story of triumph and tragedy. Whether you are a sports fan or just love a story about the human spirit, this documentary delivers a powerful message about unity in the face of adversity.
Preceded by the short film Anything is Possible
| USA | 2024 | 4 minutes | English | Director: Nate Berman |
Princeton’s lone Jewish basketball player led the team’s Cinderella run to the 2023 NCAA Sweet 16. Yet, only 7 months later, after Oct. 7th, he was forced to deal with the challenge of campus antisemitism.