SOUTHPAW: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JIM ABBOTT

Showings

Village East by Angelika Thu, Nov 14 8:35 PM
IFC Center Fri, Nov 15 1:30 PM
Film Details
Country:United States of America
Year:2024
Running Time:91
Language:English
Director:Mike Farrell
Executive Producer:Andy Tennant
Producer:John Minton III
Mike Johns
Gus Pfisterer
Mike Farrell
Editor:Mike Farrell
Cinematographer:Michael Bollacke
Matt Engel
Social Media
Instagram:espne60
DOC NYC
Event Years:2024
Festival Section:GAME FACE CINEMA
Film Genres:Disabilities
Sports & Games
Social Issues

Description

WORLD PREMIERE Yankee Stadium has seen a plethora of legends over the franchise’s storied history, but few have left a legacy as unique as Jim Abbott’s. On September 4, 1993, the pitcher, who was born without a right hand, threw a no-hitter in front of the Yankee faithful. This astonishing achievement is merely one in a lifetime of perseverance, as Abbott continues to advocate for people with disabilities. - Brandon Harrison

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director and producer Mike Farrell, reporter Jeremy Schaap, and film subject Jim Abbott.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.