In someaboriginal traditions the games lasted all day for 2-3 days straightand were played as part of ceremonial ritual, a kind of symbolicwarfare, to give thanks to the Creator or Master. Turns out it originated with the Iroquois, inhabiting what isnow New York, Pennsylvania, and other parts of the NE America. To be honest, I didn't know much about lacrosse until viewing thismovie. Ashleyplays his girlfriend and Beach his Native mentor while Gabrielle Anwarand Chris Potter play his parents. His family moves from California tothe East Coast where he learns to deal with his hotheadedness.
In 2011's 'A Warrior's Heart' Lutz plays a skilled lacrosse playerwho's not much of a team-player.