Reviews & Quotes | HOME COURT

Bandaul Chansy, Teacher at Bret Harte Elementary and Cambodian American Mom
“My son has been following this Asian American EYBL player and we didn't know until the film came out that she's Cambodian! Ashley has been so inspirational for him as a young athlete. Also, this is a movie about having conversations from one generation to another generation and shows how hard it is to say, "I love you" in our cultures.”

Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic and World Champion Figure Skater
"There are so many layers to [HOME COURT]...I feel like I’ve been crying for the last hour. It was amazing…It’s something so many young athletes should watch because it’s not just about winning and personal glory but you really see Ashley kind of embrace that role of leadership and the growth that she had in just the two years you follow her."

University of California, Los Angeles (Tovaangar) | Dr. Evyn Lê Espiritu Gandhi, Associate Professor, Department of Asian American Studies; 2024-25 Stanford Humanities Center Fellow
"Moving, inspirational, educational: HOME COURT brings together the histories of US War in Southeast Asia, Japanese American incarceration, Cambodian American donut shop ownership, and the "J League" through the story of one girl's journey to pursue her dreams through basketball. A must-see for those interested in Asian American studies."

University of California, Los Angeles | Dr. Thuy Vo Dang, Assistant Professor, Information Studies and Asian American Studies; Oral Historian, Arts Advocate and Author
"With so much heart and courage, Home Court takes us on an adrenaline-pumping journey with Ashley Chea, a Cambodian American high school basketball player and her Japanese American coach. The intersectional histories of Asian America frames Ashley’s deeply moving personal journey to work through her family’s refugee past and working-class struggles, while seeking belonging through basketball."

Austin Asian American Film Festival
"We learn about Ashley Chea and her personal history of triumph and perseverance as a first generation Cambodian American basketball player, in a narrative that also captures her parents experiences as refugees fleeing the Khmer Rouge, and her coach’s personal commitment to using sport to empower Asian American youth. The storytelling is entertaining and uplifting without shying away from difficult histories of war and displacement, gender roles, cultural adaptation and change, and the experiences of young Asian American women in sport. The film also highlights the importance of uplifting the narratives of a spectrum of Asian American identity, including Hapa, Japanese American, and Southeast Asian American communities, which are often underrepresented."

Overly Honest Reviews | Chris Jones, Editor/Writer
"HOME COURT explores ambition, identity, and resilience through the captivating journey of Ashley Chea. This Cambodian American teenager's dream of achieving basketball stardom is portrayed with depth and nuance, ensuring the film resonates profoundly with its audience. As an aside, I have to say that this is one of the most straightforward yet emotionally powerful documentaries that I’ve seen in some time. This story of Chea’s journey is remarkable because of who she is and how far she pushes herself to be."