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JUMP!
US, 85 minutes, English

JUMP! is a feature-length character-driven documentary about competitive jump rope that follows five teams of kids from around the country who push physical and psychological limits in pursuit of winning the World Championship. Part extreme sport, part art form, their moves are masterfully choreographed and bursting with rhythm, sweat and originality. These teens sacrifice everything to get where they are and each has his or her own reason to be so driven. After arduous drilling and mind-boggling performances, rivalry and collaboration have dramatic unexpected results. Through obsessive love of jumping and unparalleled sportsmanship, these athletes invent a new sport and learn powerful lessons sure to change their lives forever.

Director: Helen Hood Scheer
Cast:
Format: Video
Genre: Documentary, Sports

The Indy Air Bears will perform a jump-rope demonstration before the Sunday, April 27 show.