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January 20 -- Movie Night -- 6 p.m. Enjoy a movie based on the life story of Jim Ellis, the determined founder of a swim team for troubled teens at the Philadelphia Department of Recreation. We provide snacks and beverages during movie. Join us for a discussion afterwards. Babysitting will be available. Admission is free. We will gratefully receive your free will donations. Many thanks to the Dennis Perkins Farmers Insurance Agency for sponsoring our movie night.
Awards and Nominations:
2007 ESPY Awards nomination for Best Sports Movie
2008 Image Awards nominee for Outstanding Actor (Terrence Howard) and Outstanding Director in a Motion picture (Sunu Gonera)
2008 MovieGuide Awards winner, Best Film for Mature Audiences
2007 Rome Film Fest winner of the Consiglio dei Bambini Prize, for having shown that there is no difference between blacks and whites, men and women, and that commitment and teamwork enable all obstacles to be overcome in sport just as in life.
Questions or comments about our events? Call us at 203-744-6177.