Matinee Movie – The Hill Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1 p.m., RLSR, $3 pp (2023) 2h 6m, PG, biography/sport/drama Open seating theater style Tickets for this event go on sale on Friday, December 1 at 9 a.m. The remarkable true-life story of Fort Worth native Rickey Hill, who overcame physical obstacles to pursue his dream of playing major league baseball. Young Rickey wears leg braces due to a degenerative disease but shows an extraordinary ability for hitting a baseball. His stern father (played by Dennis Quaid) discourages him from the game, trying to shield the boy from further injuries. As a young man, Rickey becomes a baseball phenomenon, but his desire to try out for a major league scout divides his family and threatens his dream of playing professionally. |
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