I run into folks all the time who lament that there are no clean and wholesome films to which they can take their families. Let me recommend to you, "The Mighty Macs." The film tells the story about the girls basketball team at tiny Immaculata College and how they overcame trials and challenges to be invited to the first National Basketball Championship for women. The story is both captivating and inspiring.
Unfortunately, this is not a big Hollywood release with a huge promotional budget. "The Mighty Macs" is showing in only three theatres in the entire Valley of the Sun! My dear, sweet wife and I saw it last night at a theatre in Goodyear. It was the two of us and a family of five who came late and left early - not because they didn't like the film but because their three small children got antsy and wanted to go home.
I learned that this film has been in the can for a couple of years. The director, as I understand it, had a distribution deal with Disney. This film would have been perfect for them but Disney wanted some curse words added to the script so that the movie would have a PG rating. The director would not bend to their wishes and it took him a couple more years before he could find a distributor who would make the film available with a G rating.
"The Mighty Macs" is well acted and produced. If you enjoy inspirational films like "Hoosiers" and "Rocky," you will love "The Mighty Macs." There is no gratuitous cursing, sex or violence. It is a movie you can take your entire family to. Support this movie while you have the chance. It probably won't be around for much longer. On the west side of the Valley you can see the film at Palm Valley Cinema 14, 1325 N. Litchfield Road in Goodyear. Do check it out...and soon!
