“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson
While the number of Christian believers is shrinking in America, revival can come at any moment, including right across home plate. The nation might be in a spiritual slump, but if we can wait for a good pitch – momentum changes everything.
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” Babe Ruth
Is America in the 7th Inning Stretch?
- 30% of Millennials say they feel lonely
- 22% of Millennials say they have zero friends.
- Major depression is on the rise- but rising the fastest among teens and young adults.
- America’s suicide rate has been the highest since World War II, up 33% since 1999.
What are Millennials missing? Maybe a fastball – or a home run right over the ‘Green Monster.’ Or perhaps they just need positive entertainment.
America has always been a nation filled with optimism and hope – and our movies used to reflect those national traits. Likewise, America’s national pastime, baseball, has provided us with stories of triumph and hope.
Independent filmmakers Marty Roberts, and Jimmy Womble, who wrote and directed the “Running the Bases,” believed God was calling them to make this movie despite not being in the industry, to share hope, heart, comedy, and a hope-filled message.
Q&A:
- What motivated you to make this film?
- Baseball is America’s National Pastime; what was the connection for your story?
- What is the message of the film?
- Why do you believe this is a universal message that can reach across generational boundaries?
- You were in 1100 theaters nationwide on Sept. 16th. Wht does this weekend need to keep the film in theaters? Where can people go to see it?
- You can watch the trailer and visit runningthebasesmovie.com to find out where the movie is playing near you.
GUESTS: Marty Roberts or Jimmy Womble. AVAILABILITY: Immediate
MARTY ROBERTS – Executive Producer / Director / Writer
Marty Roberts, a co-founder of UP2U Films, is the recipient of multiple Telly Awards and Communicator Awards for his high-quality productions. He’s worked with PBS, CBS, NBC, and Fox Sports. His artistic video worksharness the turmoil of life’s journey to shine new light into a dark world and plant seeds of grace in households across the nation.
As one of the directors of the 2022 feature film “Running the Bases” (Brett Varvel, American Underdog, Gigi Orsillo, Family Camp), which opened Sept. 2022 in more than 1000 cinemas, this North Dallas native longs to leave a legacy of healing and draws on his deep spirituality to inspire his work.
Learn more at Marty’s IMDb site: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3827693/?ref_=nv_sr_2
JIMMY WOMBLE – Director / Writer
In 1989, Jimmy Womble began a 20-year career in the mail room of corporate giant Electronic Data Systems (EDS). He soon worked his way up to working in the EDS broadcast studio, learning how to produce, direct and edit video. He honed his skills to the point where he worked directly with the CEO. Jimmy’s ability to evoke emotion often left clients in tears, puzzling some of his co-workers.
In 2009, Jimmy founded his company, Womble Media Productions, producing marketing and training videos for Fortune 500 companies, as well as producing motorsports content. He has received numerous awards as a producer, director, writer, and editor.
Jimmy Womble is a writer/director of the feature film “Running the Bases” (Brett Varvel, American Underdog, Gigi Orsillo, Family Camp), which opened Sept. 2022 in more than 1000 cinemas.
MEDIA CONTACT: Tamara Colbert, c: 626-244-5571; e: tamara@ohsweetliberty.com
(Screener of film available upon request.)
