Paid In Sweat: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN (1992)

Synopsis

An unorthodox measure to keep the home fires burning while the boys are off at WWII, a seemingly motley group of women, do their part for the war effort, by revealing in their art of fielding, they have more than five tools to play with.

Details

This pride month Paid in Sweat brings back the delightful heavy hitter A League of Their Own. It’s the perfect night for families, baseball fans, and sapphic enthusiasts. If you want to be uplifted, love a cute skirt, or love a big swing, this flick is for you. There may night be crying in baseball, but there will certainly be crying in the cinema. 

It is respected as one of the greatest baseball movies, and one of the best sports movies of all time. The central reason is Marshall’s skilled direction, and love of the sport. Marshall understood the poetry of baseball, and how well the sights and sounds translate perfectly to film. Baseball is a storytelling sport, and it frames the journey of these women perfectly and that’s why it has stood the test of time. The cast is dynamic and loveable at every level. What a dream to time travel there. So come with your people, be ready to maybe sing a tune, dress as your fave character in or out of uniform, or simply in your best ball cap. See ya at the game! (VANYA GARRAWAY) 

Part of the Paid In Sweat series!

Cast/Crew Info
Director: Penny Marshall | Cast: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell