Chance (2020)

In the vibrant canvas of youth, we meet 6-year-old Chance Smith, a fervent ball of intensity, often turning blue from his own screams as a baby, earning him the endearing nickname "blue baby" from his doting mother. Under the watchful eyes of Coach Mike, an advocate of baseball as a cure-all, Chance learns to harness his anxiety, directing it towards the baseball diamond. Soon, this bright-eyed boy becomes the pulsating heart of Coach Mike's elite team, the Flash, making waves both at bat and on the pitcher's mound. As Chance grows, he struggles to maintain a delicate balance between his turbulent emotions, the exhilaration of first love, and the academic challenges of school. His newfound focus brings victories, laughter, and a hint of normalcy to his life, but the looming shadow of an ever-approaching end to the baseball season threatens to unravel everything he has built. When a new player enters the fray and steals Coach Mike's attention, Chance's old demons resurface, leading to rebellion on the field and at home. Yet, his indomitable spirit propels the Flash to victory, even as the specter of the season's end looms large. By age 16, Chance, now the team's star player and the school's beloved class clown, is still haunted by his anxiety, casting a sombre shadow over his bright persona. This gripping narrative follows Chance's journey from a vibrant country youth to a troubled teenager, exploring the profound emotional impact of youthful relationships, texting, and first love, with a poignant realism drawn from actual police statements, text messages, and interviews. "Chance" is a compelling exploration of the tumultuous journey of adolescence shaped by the love for a game, the struggle with inner demons, and the relentless pursuit of happiness, success, and identity. It is a poignant tale of a special bond between a coach and his player and the harsh reality that not even the protective arm of a mentor can shield from life's harshest blows.

Chance is a drama movie featuring Matthew Modine and directed by John B. Crye.

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