Backspot’s an excellent film, one that very much deserves the release rollout it’s receiving. Things kicked off in September 2023 when the film celebrated its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Just recently, it held its International Premiere in Austin during SXSW. Next up is a biggie. Backspot is now gearing up for its nationwide theatrical release in May.

Devery Jacobs headlines Backspot as Riley. She’s an ace backspot on her mid-level cheerleading squad who earns the opportunity to take a big step up. Riley’s invited to join the Thunderhawks, an All Star team coached by Eileen McNamara (Evan Rachel Wood). While Riley has the skills to soar as a Thunderhawk, she’ll have to get her crippling anxiety under control first. With a big competition on the horizon, Riley’s challenged to figure out how to be a top tier competitor while also being her best self in such a high-pressure environment.

While in town for SXSW, director D.W. Waterson, Jacobs and co-stars Kudakwashe Rutendo who plays Riley’s teammate and girlfriend, and Thomas Antony Olajide who steps in as Coach Eileen’s right-hand, all visited the Collider interview studio to discuss their experience bringing Backspot from script to screen.

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