Wind Jammers

Gr 6 Up—When her father's job gets relocated from Chicago to the Bahamas, , Justice, a mixed-race teenager, finds herself a target of racial prejudice at a "member-only" yacht club. Sent to kiss-up to the members by his boss, Justice's dad makes her go to a dinner at the yacht club. There, Justice meets a cute boy who is giving youth sailing lessons. When she decides to defy the racist club president's wishes and give sailing a try, Justice becomes the target of the wrath of the president and his daughter, Nicki. Things only get worse when Justice signs up for the club's annual sailboat race. Nicki and her Dad are willing to do whatever it takes to rid their club of the newcomers. Will Justice win the race and find her place in the Bahamas or will Nicki and her dad get what they want? Bonus features include cast interviews, a behind the scenes featurette, a photo gallery, and more. Although the story is touching and enjoyable, there is not enough background information given for viewers to understand the extent to which racism is an issue on the island. As a result, the prejudices of the club members feel forced and some of the characters' motivations seem lacking. However, the film does have a great message about achieving one's dreams amidst life's obstacles. A light-hearted film with an important message will be enjoyed by families.—Kira Moody, Whitmore Public Library, Salt Lake City, UT