Summary: Morris Buttermaker an alcoholic pest removal worker and for a very short period of time a former professional baseball player, is recruited to coach and train a failing baseball team. All of these twelve-year-olds have been thrown out of the league. After losing every game they have played in so far, the kids force the coach to straighten up and teach them how to win before the season is over.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount Pictures 2005
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD BSummary: While sitting in the bleachers at his son's little league game, comedian Max Morris thinks he's found the inspiration for his next film: the absurd competitiveness of youth baseball. He then sets out to interview the team's odd, and very off-beat parents and coaches in order to gather material. While in the midst of the endless fundraising and post-game snack protocols, Max reflects back on his...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: DVD COMEDY DEASummary: "This film contains material that will inspire your family. Mercy Rule is a baseball adventure for the whole family. Parents and kids will be inspired by the story of the Millers as they learn life's lessons of mercy, patience, sacrifice, legacy, and trusting God. Gather the whole family together and get ready to learn what it means to be a 'no quit family'"--Insert.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: mercyrulemovie.com] 2014