HERO DVD Review and Giveaway

I am so glad that my PR person with Edify Media sent  me a link to the movie trailer along with the description of this movie. I probably would have passed on this film because I have seen several baseball themed “inspirational” movies recently and as much as I love baseball and a good message, I am growing weary of the format. That being said, I watched this trailer and wanted to see the movie.

About Hero

From producers of Alone Yet Not Alone, comes a heartfelt movie about legendary small town baseball coach, Joe Finn (Burgess Jenkins, Remember the Titans, Nashville, The Shunning), who after taking his shot as a scout for the big leagues returns home to discover the damage he’s done by leaving his family behind. Now on a quest to rebuild his relationship with his son David, Joe forms a new baseball league to reinvigorate the underdog little league team his son had been coaching. Together, as father and son, they try to put away their differences and help bring their ragtag team of ball players, “The Gappers”, to victory.

Burgess, who has a child of his own, was excited about the film. “This movie really reinforces the importance of fathers in a child’s life. Sports can be that vehicle to solidify the bond.” George Escobar, a producer of Hero, wanted to make a movie that highlighted the real value in playing a sport and trying to win. “I grew up playing sports, and this idea of playing without winners and losers just seems like a missed opportunity to teach the kids how to train themselves to win. As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. A rival will push you harder than the desire to do your best.”

Mom Maven’s Thoughts

In my opinion Hero is the most powerful movie about the importance of fathers since Courageous. It is a proven fact that many of our society’s problems stem from the fact that many fathers are not positively involved in the lives of their children. Using little league baseball as the tool to get dad’s involved, Hero demonstrates the power of a father’s presence in his child’s life. The film is well written and well acted. The score by Michael Omartian fits the movie well. I recommend Hero for your next family movie night. Hero will be available at Walmart beginning September 16, 2014.

Hero Giveaway

One lucky reader of The Mom Maven will win their own copy of Hero. The giveaway is open to US entries only. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and verified. The winner will be notified via email and they will have 48 hours to claim their prize.

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