At Wisconsin Film Festival, ‘Last Shot’ Turns Club Basketball Into A Story Of Love And Perseverance

Premiering at this year’s Wisconsin Film Festival, the semi‑autobiographical drama Last Shot channels filmmaker and UW–Madison alum Todd M. Friedman’s past as “the alcoholic dad in the stands” into a moving story about grief, recovery, and second chances on and off the court. Starring Friedman’s son Dylan as Caden, a young player who finds purpose through a club basketball program and a renewed bond with his father, the film pairs authentic on‑court action—shaped with help from two‑time NBA All‑Star Baron Davis—with heartfelt performances by Michael Rapaport and Jaime Pressly, whose work has already earned awards recognition. For Friedman, who now balances running his law firm with producing films under his Hemlock Circle banner, Last Shot ultimately isn’t just about basketball; it’s about “love and perseverance in the face of grief, and being able to use sports as an outlet for that.”

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