"It's a long season. Anything can happen."19 May 2012Drama103 mins
Battling back from a debilitating knee injury and struggling with his own inner demons, Rip, a professional baseball player nearing the end of his career, reluctantly revisits his long-forgotten hometown to finally face his estranged, dying father. Through a journey of self-discovery, redemption, and forgiveness, Rip learns that life isn't always played between the chalk lines of the baseball diamond.
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Hitting the Cycle - Official Trailer
Rip a professional baseball player nearing the end of his career reluctantly revisits his long-forgotten hometown to face his estranged dying father.
"Hitting the Cycle" Theatrical Trailer
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"Hitting the Cycle" Promo Video
Promotional video for the feature film "Hitting the Cycle".
MFF 2012: Best Dramatic Feature - HITTING THE CYCLE
HITTING THE CYCLE wins Best Dramatic Feature at the 2012 Manhattan Film Festival.
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