Extra Innings

There's an axiom in entertainment always to leave the audience wanting more. When Extra Innings ended I hungered for more. After all, the characters worked through the tough stuff. The movie's ending showed me that good things were imminent so I need not see more.

Some reviewers called this a baseball move. I disagree. This is a story about one person's walk through mental illness and how he endured. Baseball was the Universe's gift to the main character so he could have an outlet in a dysfunctional environment. The skills he learned developing his talent for baseball, no doubt gave him the foundation and confidence to develop other talents later. We know this because the author, on whose life Extra Innings is based, did not become a professional baseball player, but still was successful in his chosen career paths. Plus the author opened the door for others to share their stories of loss and illness that will help bring them healing and catharsis.

You did a good job, Mr. Dabah. Keep telling your story. Keep encouraging others to tell theirs. The truth sets us all free.

Extra Innings has a way of pulling you in. In so many scenes you feel like you're right there in the dining room having dinner or in the living room with the family. You feel like you are a part of the family. This film also pushes us to look at Depression in a way we may not have before. It makes us ask ourselves the question...Am I as strong as David? Great storytelling and great direction. The cast is awesome! Although it has its happy and sad moments, I think everyone who sees this film will take something great from it with them. Excellent family film.

It is hard to describe the depth or the impact of a movie that is based on the real life tragedies that a person has endured. I found this film to be moving on so many levels. Across the board the acting was inspiring - particularly being a cast of mostly unknowns. They all found a way to tap into the heart of the story. We don't see films these days that are as personal and touching . This one deals with family issues that are difficult, complicated and tragic all at the same time. It is a worthwhile film and deals with subjects that are, sadly, close to home for far too many people.

Heart wrenching movie that takes you into the life of a young boy who overcomes his unimaginable family drama by pursuing his dream.

The film depicts family dynamics in which the characters are not listening to each other , therefore having huge difficulties in supporting one another. This makes it more difficult for one to share their dreams, wants and aspirations. Obviously, in watching Extra Innings, one can see the pain and loneliness expressed as well as the love that David has for the game of Baseball.

It is a film that touches your heart and brings home the need we have to do all that we can to help people in pain, give support and express the love we have for one another.