By Sarah Hayes
It's not too often that a journalist working for a Catholic newsweekly gets the chance to attend a glamorous event such as a movie premiere (what to wear??), but that's the position I find myself in today. And as a longtime movie buff, I'm very excited.
I'm in Philadelphia to represent OSV at the premiere of "The Mighty Macs," the story of the amazing Immaculata College (now University) women's basketball team, which won a few national titles in the early 1970s under the coaching of Hall of Famer Cathy Rush. The movie, written and directed by Catholic filmmaker Tim Chambers, stars Carla Gugino, David Boreanaz and Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn.
Philadelphia has been the scene of many great movies, including, of course, "Rocky." And like that scrappy underdog Rocky Balboa, the Immaculata players had to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to succeed. A key part of that success was the support of the sisters who run Immaculata.
Later today, I'll be attending a press conference with Rush, Chambers and a few original Mighty Mac players. Then it's red-carpet time with the movie's stars and Philadelphia VIPs, including Archbishop Charles Chaput. I just hope I'm not too starstruck to interview them!
Check out updates from the premiere on OSV's Twitter feed. Follow the #mightymacs hashtag.
Sarah Hayes is OSV's presentation editor.
It's not too often that a journalist working for a Catholic newsweekly gets the chance to attend a glamorous event such as a movie premiere (what to wear??), but that's the position I find myself in today. And as a longtime movie buff, I'm very excited.
I'm in Philadelphia to represent OSV at the premiere of "The Mighty Macs," the story of the amazing Immaculata College (now University) women's basketball team, which won a few national titles in the early 1970s under the coaching of Hall of Famer Cathy Rush. The movie, written and directed by Catholic filmmaker Tim Chambers, stars Carla Gugino, David Boreanaz and Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn.
Philadelphia has been the scene of many great movies, including, of course, "Rocky." And like that scrappy underdog Rocky Balboa, the Immaculata players had to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to succeed. A key part of that success was the support of the sisters who run Immaculata.
Later today, I'll be attending a press conference with Rush, Chambers and a few original Mighty Mac players. Then it's red-carpet time with the movie's stars and Philadelphia VIPs, including Archbishop Charles Chaput. I just hope I'm not too starstruck to interview them!
Check out updates from the premiere on OSV's Twitter feed. Follow the #mightymacs hashtag.
Sarah Hayes is OSV's presentation editor.
