Tuesday at the Movies: Intersection of Romance and Sports




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ClassGraphic We will explore, in four highly acclaimed movies, the intersection of romance and sports. Each movie reveals more than just the pursuit of victory on the field or in the ring—they become a reflection of personal identity, ambition, and emotional growth. We will explore the crucial roles women have in shaping these stories of competition into deeper explorations of love, resilience, and even equality. We will view and discuss how female characters drive both the emotional and thematic strengths of the stories. Our movies are: The Natural (1984, Barry Levinson); Bull Durham (1988, Ron Shelton); Million Dollar Baby (2004, Clint Eastwood); and Rocky (1976, John G. Avildsen). Participants must obtain the movies on their own. They can usually be found through Amazon, Netflix, the local library, etc. Each movie is presented by one study group member who has volunteered to lead the discussion in a way that encourages engagement by all attendees. We focus less on movie plot and more on the details—acting, directing, cinematography—that created the legendary body of work for which each movie is revered.
 

Class Details

4 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue

Location
TBD

Instructor
Multiple

Tuition: 

$0.00

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Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
1/20/2026 - 2/10/2026 Weekly - Tue 01:15 PM - 03:15 PM TBD Hillel Furlager  ; David Buffen  ; Michael Pierce 

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