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| "From The Rough" Help Support an Independent Film |
Whether it be on the fairways and greens, or during the four day grind of a major tournament, that implausible errant tee shot, the putt that seems to defy gravity... those are the kind of things that can quickly lead to an unforeseen reversal of fortune.
Golf can change the path of a career as well. Such was certainly the case for the extraordinary Catana Starks who after working as a swim coach for the Tennessee State Tigers made history when she became the first woman ever to coach a men's NCAA golf team. The story is all the more remarkable because Starks actually built the team herself, assembling what seemed like a motley group of players and transforming them into a winning force. Her team secured an NCAA Regional Championship invitation and a Division I-record win the National Minority Championship.
So impressive are Catana Starks' accomplishments that her story has now been made into a full length feature film due to be released this year. One look at the trailer (below) convinced me... and will probably convince you... that "From the Rough" is going to be a compelling, ultra-inspiring movie experience.
The thing is, even though the film is complete and ready to be released, getting it wide distribution and is going to be a challenge... as it always tends to be with independent films... because of the cost involved: over $1,000 to get it onto just one big screen!
To increase awareness and get "From the Rough" into as many theaters as possible, the producers have launched a funding campaign via Indigogo. There are various participation levels, each with nice perks for funders. Have a look at the campaign, and at the film's website. If you can't participate in the funding part, you can support the movie via social media. Like, follow, friend, etc... and encourage your contacts to do the same. Then watch for updates so you can see "From the Rough" when it comes to your town.
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