The Only Real Game

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11/12/2014 Fantastic! .....well done piece with a beautiful back-story and incredibly interesting feature characters. Baseball Fans & Veterans......you'll love this story! See more 11/12/2014 This phenomenal film is beautiful, just like the people of Manipur. In the presence of conflict and injustice, their love, determination to play the game and to see their dreams fulfilled is unwavering. See more 11/11/2014 Great documentary and humanitarian story. It's inspiring to see acts of good-will being conducted across the world and how these impact people's lives. See more 11/08/2014 Saw this movie last night during its limited run in NYC. The film was educational, moving, and multi-layered. The Only Real Game is a story of people who have struggled with war and poverty since World War II. The community finds solace in sport, namely baseball. The film also has an interesting feminist component. The solidarity and strength of the women who work, sacrifice, and stand up to the government to protect their families was moving. Finally, the filmmakers capture the fear, spirit, and, ultimately, the hope of the youth of the region as expressed through playing baseball. In short, The Only Real Game is a must see. See more 06/27/2014 There is complex interplay between the history and love of baseball for the Manipuris, the fight of the oppressed in India's northeast, and America's Major League Baseball expanding the reach of the game. Loved some of the surprising revelations about the community and game as it is played there. See more 06/24/2014 The Only Real Game was both inspiring and well documented. Every child and adult that ever played baseball or attended a game should see this fil! See more Read all reviews

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