A Mile in His Shoes -- Review

 

With so many influences floating about in the media and in our neighborhoods, it’s a challenge to find quality entertainment that everyone enjoys. Movies, television shows, and video games have taken on progressively more violent, suggestive, and amoral themes. The idea is to convey tolerance at all levels. Everyone is right, no one is wrong, and to say so is intolerance. Children are finding fewer consequences follow their actions. Adults are becoming less connected with their children. 

However, there is still a standard of morality and a desire to see those who do well rewarded and the villain reprimanded to the extent of his/her crime. An army of film makers and script writers have taken this to heart and are diligent to create family friendly, value building, entertainment. With bullying in schools on the rise and teen suicide once again hitting the papers, it is imperative we embrace the lessons/morals taught within the context of such venues of media. One such film is A Mile in His Shoes, from the directors of Angels in the Outfield. Inspired by a true story, this gains more credibility as it showcases the power of friendship, faith, and determination.

The film opens with Arthur “Murph” Murphy (Dean Cain) going in search of a new pitcher for his minor league baseball team. How he finds his recruit—Mickey (Luke Schroder)—is unexpected, but not unbelievable. Although Mickey has Asperger’s (a form of Autism), Murph is able to form a friendship with him and together they turn a failing ball team around. In addition, Mickey develops a friendship with one of his teammates, learns to deal with others, including his father, and in the end, comes out the winner after becoming the object of someone else’s frustration.

Although I cannot be labeled a sports fan, I am drawn to “based on (or inspired by) true stories”, so watching baseball, knowing this was inspired by actual events, was not problematic for me. When watching this film, our family movie night became an evening when we spent more time enjoying each other’s company, and less time with finger poised on the remote should offensive scenes appear.   

For more information:

Website: http://www.watchgmctv.com/video/mile-his-shoes#biography

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Mile-In-His-Shoes/270101973014772?sk=wall

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev2T0BFetH4

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Karlene A. Jacobsen
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