Directed by:
David BoydCinematography:
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Scott Allan MathewsCast:
Scott Elrod, Dorian Brown Pham, James Devoti, Drew Waters, Vivica A. Fox, Brian Shoop, Samantha Isler, Robert Peters, Charles Henry Wyson, Nicole Fancher (more)VOD (3)
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A pro baseball player with a substance abuse problem is forced into rehab in his hometown, finding new hope when he gets honest about his checkered past, and takes on coaching duties for a misfit Little League team. Baseball all-star Cory Brand knows what it takes to win in the big leagues. But off the field, with memories of his past haunting him, his life is spiraling out of control. Hoping to save her client's career and reputation after a DUI (driving under the influence) and a team suspension, Cory's agent sends him back to the small town where he grew up. Forced to coach the local youth baseball team and spend eight weeks in the only recovery program in town, Cory can't wait to return to his old life as quickly as possible. As his young players help him experience the joy of the game, Cory discovers his need to find freedom from his past and hope for his future ... and win back the love he left behind. With this unexpected second chance, Cory finds himself on a powerful journey of transformation and redemption. (official distributor synopsis)
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Kids, alcoholism, and baseball. This is just a combination that is guaranteed to work. It is drama designed to squeeze the emotions out of you at all costs. It's very transparent and terribly contrived, but it'll probably work on you if you're not expecting to see the next Moneyball or 42. The issue is the connection with religion, specifically with faith in Jesus. Faith may be a path to healing, but personally, I don't subscribe to it. Let people believe what they want to believe, but let no one try to tell us that only Jesus will save us and help us overcome alcoholism. An excruciatingly predictable film.
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