Movie

Chang Can Dunk

2023 · 108 min

A warm, earnest underdog story that balances humor and heart, following a teen's journey to prove himself and reconnect with family and friends.

Tagline: Nothing is out of reach.
Overview: Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American, bets the high school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads 5' 8" Chang on a quest to learn to dunk—not only to impress his crush, Kristy, but to gain the respect of his high school peers too. But before he can rise up and truly throw one down, he'll have to reexamine everything he knows about himself, his friendships and his family.
How it feels: Earnest, warm, uplifting and light. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, identity, family, friendship
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
identity
family
friendship
ambition
Places: school
suburbs
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none