So after having choked back the tears for YOUNG @ HEART, I walked into another documentary featuring characters at the other end of the physical scale. These kids are competitive jump ropers. Though I was vaguely aware that a national competition existed, I was NOT aware that it is also on an international level. The film focuses on six groups in particular and their journey to the nationals, and beyond. The characters are conspicuously raw to Scheer's camera, as any attempt to "perform" is left to the stage during their competitive routines. Some of these routines are simply phenomenal! And as they progress, Scheer is able to build enough emotional investment in the competitors, that for the second time in one day, I got choked up during the climax! It may be compared to SPELLBOUND in a Gym, but the format still works! http://jaycbird.blogspot.com