Thunder Rolls! The World of Blind Baseball

How can individuals who are blind and visually impaired play baseball? This documentary tells the story of how this is possible. When the rules of a game are changed, appropriate technologies are applied, and opportunities are opened, individuals with disabilities can play competitive sports at Olympic levels. Combines a thriller sports story with an educational message. Dramatic action centers on the quest of the Indy Thunder team to win their second World Championship. The film follows the team members and their coach, Darnell Booker, as they come together as a family. It reveals a nuanced world that involves the full range of accomplishments and engagements of the individuals portrayed. A spirited, humanistic, sports story operating on many levels of entertainment and social significance.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
97 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
97 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Oct 7, 2023
Season
2023
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Thundervision Films
Genres
Family, Documentary
Country
United States

Description

How can individuals who are blind and visually impaired play baseball? This documentary tells the story of how this is possible. When the rules of a game are changed, appropriate technologies are applied, and opportunities are opened, individuals with disabilities can play competitive sports at Olympic levels. Combines a thriller sports story with an educational message. Dramatic action centers on the quest of the Indy Thunder team to win their second World Championship. The film follows the team members and their coach, Darnell Booker, as they come together as a family. It reveals a nuanced world that involves the full range of accomplishments and engagements of the individuals portrayed. A spirited, humanistic, sports story operating on many levels of entertainment and social significance.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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