{"product_id":"pre-owned-mutiny-in-the-dugout-paperback-0985479604-9780985479602-rod-kent-rebecca-foster","title":"Mutiny in the Dugout, Paperback N258","description":"This is a Pre-Owned book. All our books are in Good or better condition.  \u003cp\u003eThe screenplay that was adapted from this bool has won: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSilk Road Film Awards Cannes: Award Winner Best Screenplay\u003cbr\u003eNew Creators Film Awards: Honorable Mention\u003cbr\u003eAthens International Monthly Art Film Festival: Honorable Mention\u003cbr\u003eHollywood International Golden Age Festival: Award Winner Best Screenplay\u003cbr\u003eLike It Film Fest: Finalist\u003cbr\u003eSunvale Screenplay Contest: Semi-Finalist New\u003cbr\u003eYork Independent Cinema Awards: Selected\u003cbr\u003eL.A. Neo Noir Novel, Film, \u0026amp; Script Online Festival: Selected \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Mutiny In The Dugout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________________ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eParents send their kids to the newest craze in Youth League baseball: military boot\u003cbr\u003ecamp on a diamond. The kids have had enough of out-of-control parents, coaches, and abusive drill sergeants. After a typical day of coaches cursing and hitting kids, exploding bases, booing from the stands, and parents fighting in the parking lot, the kids are at their wits end. Its mutiny in the dugout. The kids go on strike, pulling out picket signs to let their parents know theyve finally crossed the line.\u003cbr\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________________ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharlie a pro baseball player with a third-rate minor league team, comes home to visit his ailing father, Gordon. Gordons wish is for Charlie to take his beloved team to the Youth League World Series. His past mistakes overshadow Charlies reluctance. In high school, a jealous Charlie hurled a fastball at Abe, smashing his brothers collarbone and a shot at a scholarship. Angry at Charlies lack of remorse for his action, Gordon sends Charlie away to face the world alone and a life of endless wondering. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter helping the team T.P. his dads house, Charlie reluctantly agrees to coach the kids for the Youth League championship. Abe, now a minister, reluctantly agrees to help. Herbert, who runs his own military-style baseball training camp, has other plans. With the aid of the League President, Judy, they conspire to beat Charlies team and franchise his boot camp across the country. In a cliffhanger playoff game, Seth, Charlies star pitcher throws a secret new pitch forcing the batter to strike out and lose the game. The celebration of their stunning victory is short-lived when Charlie witnesses how Youth League destroys kids. While delivering a motivational speech to drug-abusing teens at Abes church, Charlie sees first-hand how organized sports can negatively affect kids. Charlie then realizes he has exiled himself from life and love in an internal east of Eden. Reaching a peace treaty with Abe, Charlie sets out on a path to destroy Herbert and restore the innocence of youth baseball. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the final battle to determine which team will be going to Williamsport, Charlies team faces impossible odds after being forced to trade on their star player, Casey. After adding Casey to his arsenal, Herbert secretly recruits 6-foot tall, 12-year old twin ringers. So, Charlie turns the final game into a literal three-ring circus. But Charlie saves the best for last when his players go on strike. The kids march to the outfield with pickets signs and are soon joined by 200 fellow kids. In a last-ditch effort, Herbert protests, with a megaphone in hand, that he is the true winner. Charlie proves that sometimes you have to lose the battle to win the war","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44803455483946,"sku":"P353531011214219688","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/0853\/6874\/files\/01a025b592e8cef6c0f9d8c4d756168ca3b0d4ab14494460bd9201b84d5748bb.avif?v=1788663461","url":"https:\/\/zelana.shop\/products\/pre-owned-mutiny-in-the-dugout-paperback-0985479604-9780985479602-rod-kent-rebecca-foster","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}