If you loved Whale Rider, try McFarland, USA
A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.
What they share
Both films are directed by Niki Caro, and they sit in Drama / Family territory. If that's the register that drew you to Whale Rider, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
What McFarland, USA is
Apparently small towns need championships too. A track coach in California forms a team. It predictably goes well.
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