The Baseball Legend and Inspiration for THE HILL movie.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas to a poor Baptist preacher, Rickey Hill’s life was a symphony of trials. Despite adversity, from poverty, bullying due to the braces on his legs, and balancing expectations and dreams, Rickey’s relentless pursuit of his passion in baseball made him one of the greatest hitters the game has ever seen. His life is proof that every day is a canvas for growth, an opportunity to overcome hurdles and emerge stronger. Rickey’s journey is more than just a success story – it’s an inspiration for all to never let go of their dreams.
A FUN BACK STORY
The story of Rickey Hill is a true-life drama of perseverance, faith, and talent emerging from a childhood of hardship, physical pain, and living in the shadow of his loving yet stern father. In adapting a film of Hill’s story, director Jeff Celentano (Glass Jaw, Breaking Point) recognized right away the potential for greatness a movie made from it could have — much like Rickey himself had a potential on the baseball field that needed to be nurtured before it could fly.
“I began this journey fifteen years ago,” says Celentano. “It all started when my brother, Mark, happened to be sitting in the lobby of a hotel next to a stranger. That stranger turned out to be Rickey Hill. My brother had overheard Rickey talking on the phone to someone about how a film about Rickey’s life had been in the process of getting made, but quickly fell apart.”
“Mark struck up a conversation with Rickey and said, ‘You have to meet my brother, Jeff — he’s the perfect person to get your film made,’” Celentano continues. “Sometime after that, I met Rickey and flew to Fort Worth, Texas, to meet Michael A. Blubaugh, who owned the rights to Rickey’s life story.”
Shortly after that meeting, the rights were secured and Celentano proceeded to climb the mountain that was THE HILL.
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My Review
Set in 1975 Texas, Pastor Hill, and his family are forced to leave the church he pastors. and their home, with no destination in mind. Just when they are at their worst, God sends an answer. It's exactly what the family needs.
Ricky Hill, the pastor's son is in leg braces, but is fascinated with baseball and wants to pitch. His father refuses to let him. Ricky has been given a gift but has to go through what seems like insurmountable odds.
The Hill is an uplifting and motivational movie that will bring tears to your eyes and a renewed warmth to your heart in knowing how God's plan is always perfect. Faith is believing that God's power can take you through any trial if it's his will for your life. Highly recommended.
A family movie that everyone will enjoy. Get your tickets at your local movie theatre. You won't want to miss this one!
Looks good
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