Screenplay:
Richard DresserCinematography:
Maz MakhaniComposer:
Jared FaberCast:
Garret Dillahunt, John C. McGinley, Darius Willis, Kelly Lamor Wilson, Brogan Hall, Jim Lau, Keith Jamal Evans, Graham Schneider, Jesse BrandVOD (1)
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Based on the hit play Rounding Third, Benched is the tumultuous journey of two Little League coaches through an entire season, from their first tentative meeting to the climactic championship game. Don is the tough, blue-collar, win-at-all-costs veteran coach whose son is the star pitcher. Michael is a newcomer both to the town and to baseball. He's a corporate executive who agrees to be Don's assistant because he wants a special activity with his son, who's never played baseball before. Despite their differences, Michael and Don form an uneasy alliance for the benefit of the team. And over the course of exhilarating victories, heartbreaking defeats, and interminable rain-outs, the two men battle over how to lead the team. (Nashville Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Garret Dillahunt
USA
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John C. McGinley
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Darius Willis
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Kelly Lamor Wilson
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Brogan Hall
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Jim Lau
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Keith Jamal Evans
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Jesse Brand
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