These kids weaponized recess and it's absolutely unhinged.
JUMP! is a feature-length character-driven documentary about competitive jump rope that follows kids on five teams from around the country who push physical and psychological limits in pursuit of winning the World Championship. Part extreme sport, part art form, their moves are masterfully choreographed and bursting with rhythm, sweat and originality. These teens sacrifice everything to get where they are and each has his or her own reason to be so driven. After arduous drilling and mind-boggling performances, rivalry and collaboration have dramatic unexpected results.
Editing
Rhythm cuts that match jump rope beats—absolutely sickening.
Practical Effects
No CGI, just human bodies defying physics with string.
Director
Helen Hood Scheer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Helen Hood Scheer funded early production by winning a documentary pitching contest—meta underdog energy.
Jump rope as sport emerged from Double Dutch street culture in 1970s NYC; this film barely acknowledges that Black origin story.
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