I love stories about underdogs. That’s why I am excited about a new movie called The Mighty Macs. It’s cut from the same cloth as Hoosiers and Rudy. In the film, we travel back to 1971 where we meet Cathy Rush (played by Carla Gugino), a woman ahead of her time, who is about to embark on an adventure for the ages. Cathy is hired as the basketball coach of tiny Immaculata, a Catholic college that has no gymnasium, no fan support, and no money. The college president (played by Oscar award-winning actress Ellen Burstyn) basically tells Cathy she’s on her own!
While it appears the Macs don’t have a prayer, all hope is not lost. With the help of a booster club of elderly nuns, Coach Rush creates a new game plan that just might bring the team—and the school—together as champions. Your kids will love The Mighty Macs. With well-known lead actors, basketball-playing actresses cast as team-members, and an original Cinderella story, this G-rated movie will have you cheering on The Mighty Macs. Take time to go see it this weekend with your children. Let’s Go Macs!
