We were blessed to receive this DVD to review recently and it was fun. If you love an overcoming story then you will love it. I think my favorite part was the assistant coach Nun whom obviously had a true relationship with the Lord. Her willingness to search for the God plan in all of it was inspiring. Even though I didn’t especially like seeing her and the coach in a bar, I surely did appreciate when she described whom she was married to 🙂 . You don’t have to be a big sports fan to like this movie, you just have to appreciate teamwork.
About the Movie:
It’s 1971. Cathy Rush is a woman ahead of her time … and she’s about to embark on an adventure for the ages. A new era is dawning in the country and in collegiate athletics, where a national champion will be crowned for the first time in women’s basketball.
In the lead up to this historical season, major universities are preparing their game plans to win that first title. Meanwhile a tiny all-women’s Catholic college in Philadelphia has a more modest goal: find a coach before the season begins. Providentially, Cathy Rush is about to find Immaculata College.
Recently married, Cathy is dealing with the aftermath of a truncated playing career. While cultural norms would have her staying at home, she’s willing to do the hard work necessary to help her new team reach their goals—or perhaps she’s just trying to achieve her unfulfilled dreams through them.
From the beginning, her challenges are as imposing as the big-school teams Immaculata will face on the court. Cathy learns there is no gymnasium on campus, she receives little support from the school’s Mother Superior, and the school is in dire financial straits. To top it off, she may not even have enough players to field a team!
While it appears the Macs don’t have a prayer, all hope is not lost. With the help of Sister Sunday—a spunky assistant coach—and the support of a booster club of elderly nuns, Coach Rush creates a new game plan that just might bring the team—and the school—together.
Will this pioneer buck cultural norms and spur her rag-tag team to unexpected heights? Or will her hard-driving ways create a wedge between the coach and everyone around her? One thing’s for certain: there’s never been anyone like Cathy Rush at Immaculata!
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Marci says
We saw the previews of this movie and would love to see it and own it. We have a lending library that others use to share our movies. 🙂
Jennifer N says
I would love to have more uplifting movies for my kids to watch. Thanks for a great review.
monica says
That sounds like a good movie!
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Jelene says
My daughter wanted to see in the theater but obviously that is not affordable so we would LOVE to win and have a movie night at home…. The whole family included 🙂
Jen Voss says
I would love to win this because it is movie our whole family could watch. There are so few out there that my 7 and 9 year old daughters can watch other than animated ones. Plus we all love basketball!
sharon says
would love to win this dvd. did not have a chance to see it when it was in theatres.
DeAnna D says
Its so inspiring to have movies like this available. I like putting these movies in when my children have friends over so they can witness Gods love and blessings. I would love the opportunity to win this movie for my home.
Joni Owada says
We would love to see an uplifting and fun movie..and this sounds like it would fit the bill!