Netflix’s ‘Rez Ball’ Sparks Idea Theft Lawsuit From Producer

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• The lawsuit alleges 'striking similarities' between the two works, including an identical scene where players refuse to hold their hands over their hearts during the national anthem, which was directly discussed between the producer and a 'Rez Ball' collaborator.
• The complaint stresses that 'Rez Ball' is 'far more similar' to the producer's screenplay than the book it's based on, 'Canyon Dreams: A Basketball Season on the Navajo Nation', setting the stage for a legal battle over creative ownership.