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!
The Mighty Macs DVD is based on a true story and is a very family-friendly movie that is rated G. There is no cuss words or swearing and the only questionable aspects of the movie is that in one scene the coach and assistant coach are in a bar drinking beer and at another time they lie to get a free airline ticket. Overall, there is nothing in this movie a child could not see and best of all, there are lots of teachable moments to be learned from what the coach teaches the girls on the team in this movie.
I don't want to give away too much about the movie or spoil it for you but there were several things we loved about this movie. Each member of the basketball team has their own life story that is interwoven through the following of the basketball games. It is true to life in showing that a person's personal life affects their game and this movie portrays that beautifully. This movie also shows how this particular team's story has impacted women's sports. Today, there is a WNBA but back in the early 70's this team was fighting for their rights to play and earning respect along the way. The coach says so many things in this movie that were inspiring for our children to hear. She teaches these girls that even when the rest of the world is trying to tear you down that you should fight for your dreams and follow them. I especially loved the "We Will Be #1" buttons too! You can win your very own copy of The Mighty Macs DVD by entering on the form below.
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