The Mighty Macs DVD Review and GIVEAWAY!

     I'm not big into sports movies, so I was a bit reluctant to watch The Mighty Macs. 

     I must admit that I was inspired by the strength and ingenuity of Cathy Rush, the head basketball coach of a women's college basketball team that has virtually no clue how to work together as a team or play basketball.  We were all inspired while watching this!  The acting is excellent; casting was done well; and we felt like we hadn't wasted our time.

About The Mighty Macs:

    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!

Our Opinion:

     We especially enjoyed this movie because it was based on a true story.  Our girls found it interesting that competitive college sports for women was fairly new back when my husband and I were growing up.  They were also surprised to see that the young women had very poor facilities in which to play...and that they were also required to practice in skirts! 

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     Guess what?  I'm able to give away a brand new, unopened copy of The Mighty Macs to one of my readers here at Joy In Our Journey! 

     To enter, simply choose the options in the Rafflecopter form, below, that you wish to complete!  If you have any questions, please let me know in the comments section below. 

     This giveaway is available to all individuals, from U.S. or foreign countries, who are 18 years old or older.  The Mighty Macs giveaway drawing via www.Random.org will be held on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012...9:00 p.m., Pacific time.

Julieanne
Joy In Our Journey.com

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