Good Shot

A quiet, intimate portrait that sits with a man's regrets and small steps toward repair, asking patience and offering quiet emotional rewards.

Directed by

Joris Debeij

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Maxwell Henderson

Tagline

In Watts, Maxwell, a local basketball legend, struggles to find redemption as a father while facing his painful past.

Overview

In the heart of Watts, a beloved neighborhood legend named Maxwell seeks redemption as a father after a lifetime of using basketball to mask his pain. Once a symbol of hope for his community, Maxwell now faces the quiet collapse of his past glory, haunted by memories that blur triumph with trauma. As the neighborhood around him changes and his eldest son unexpectedly moves in, Maxwell is forced to confront the man he's become and the father he wants to be. Guided by the same community that once cheered him on, GOOD SHOT is an affecting portrait of a man learning that showing up, even imperfectly, can be its own kind of victory.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Redemption, family, grief, identity

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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