Extra Innings (2020)

Set in the captivating era of the 1960s in Brooklyn, Extra Innings presents an evocative tale of a young man grappling with the weight of tradition and the pursuit of his dreams. At the tender age of 12, David Sabah, the youngest of four in a devout Syrian Jewish family, finds himself ensnared in a web of familial expectations and familial secrets. His parents, Esther and Eli, see in him the embodiment of their dreams, a beacon of hope for their family's future in the New York Jewish business community. Yet, the shadow of his oldest brother Morris, shrouded in the secrecy of his schizophrenia diagnosis, looms over young David. His eldest sister, Vivian, has long been estranged for daring to reject their traditional Jewish values, while his other sister, Rita, remains the obedient daughter, fully committed to her familial role. David is caught in the middle, fearful of being ostracized like Morris and Vivian, yet longing for his own happiness. In the midst of this turmoil, David finds solace in the world of baseball, a realm where his natural aptitude shines and his spirit soars. When a scholarship to play baseball in a far-off Californian college lands in his lap, the family's fury rivals his excitement. Encouraged by the rebellious Vivian to chase his dreams, David faces a monumental decision - to carve his own path at the risk of severing ties with his roots or to remain shackled to his family's expectations. However, the most formidable challenge that David must confront is not his family's wrath or his own ambition, but his profound grief. Rooted in the life story of Albert Dabah, the writer and director himself, Extra Innings serves as a poignant exploration of the profound impact of mental illness on a family. Above all, it illuminates the complex human condition that binds us all - a resilient, unwavering hope.

Extra Innings is a drama movie featuring Geraldine Singer and directed by Albert Dabah.

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