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A Slice of Life
by Francine Brokaw
Everyone's Hero
This final project of Christopher Reeve’s was close to his heart. This adorable animated film shows what true grit, determination, and love can do, much like the life of Reeve himself.
Ten-year-old Yankee Irving is a true Yankee fan. Who else would he root for? Set in 1932, the time of the Depression, this film is anything but depressing.
Yankee is not a great baseball player. He’s not even very good. Yet this little kid lives and breathes baseball, and Babe Ruth is his hero. His dad is a janitor at Yankee Stadium, which is pretty cool to the little guy. However when Babe’s special bat is stolen on Mr. Irving’s watch, he’s fired from his job. Yankee saw who took the bat and in a flash is off on a wild trek from New York to Chicago to hunt down the culprit and restore his dad’s job and reputation. With the assistance of his wisecracking “talking” baseball, Yankee sets out to get the bat back in the hands of the famous slugger.
In no time Yankee finds the bat, but also finds himself on a train headed out of town. Now the trio – Yankee, Screwie the ball, and Darlin the “talking” bat – must keep one step ahead of Lefty who is hot on their trail, bent on getting the bat once and for all. But can Yankee get the bat to Babe Ruth in time for the decisive game of the World Series?
The 1930’s were a simpler time. Baseball was American’s pastime and kids played their hearts out in sandlots around the country. Baseball provided an escape from the trials and tribulations of life. With baseball, “anything can happen.”
Young Yankee Irving is one of the cutest animated characters to come along in a long time. He learns a valuable lesson. “Never give up something you love.” His love of the game and his family keeps him swinging!
The movie will be a big hit (pun intended) with kids. You could say it is a home run. Everyone’s Hero is a story of love and devotion. It’s a heartfelt tale of one little boy’s quest to help his family while not losing faith.
Christopher Reeve directed a portion of the film and Dana Reeve supplied one of the character’s voices. It was a loving family project from two people who left their mark on the world, much like young Yankee Irving does. Against the odds, Yankee proves everyone can make a difference - if they don’t give up.
© 2006 Francine Brokaw
All pictures ©IDT Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved .
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