Join Vanya of Paid in Sweat and Crystal of Throwback Cinema for this timeless story of the perseverance of the human spirit!
Synopsis
Rudy has one dream, and that’s to play football for the University of Notre Dame. When he faces challenges, with skill, strength, money, and grades, he fights like one of the Fighting Irish he’s striving to become.
Details
An underdog in a sports film with a lot of heart is nothing new–especially from the writer and director of Hoosiers (1986). But it is how it’s done that makes the difference between just checking boxes and being great. You cast excellent actors to deliver an earnest and thoughtful script. You get Jerry Goldsmith to compose a gorgeous and moving score. All of that is a touchdown. This film is beautiful, not just because of the resilience of this beloved character, but because of what it says about what humans can achieve when they see past their own limitations–and get little help from their friends. This screening will make you excited to get back to school. See ya then! (VANYA GARRAWAY & CRYSTAL MADORE)