I think you nailed it, G.
Rashida has a famous dad and an also ran mom.
Her credits, meh... Some highlights (OPW, other peoples work) but all in all, meh.
I wasn't surprised by the bait and switch approach to her shooting the doc.
Sometimes the sum is less than all the parts.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0429069/?ref_=nv_sr_1