Jump!
Synopsis
For three years this feature-length documentary has followed the lives of five competitive jump rope teams as they pursue their goal of winning the World Championship. Through regional and national competitions these teens show their commitment to this sport, and they reveal the personal struggles that drive them on the way. Jump rope is described as part extreme sport and part art form. Everything is choreographed and demonstrates true originality. The documentary is full of drama following rivalries and collaborations between players. Their way of life can be summed up in their slogan, “Our sport is your punishment.”
