A League of Their Own — I Dream of Geena: Part Two

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Imagine a world where all male celebrities are sent off to war—including our sports heroes. Who would entertain audiences then? That’s the central driving point in the Geena Davis-led sports ensemble, A League of Their Own.  And this, is I Dream of Geena: Part Two.

At Bat with A League of Their Own

Penny Marshall’s 1992 sports comedy is a rambunctious period piece that highlights the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Focusing on sisters Dottie (Davis) and Kit (Lori Petty), A League of Their Own is an ensemble piece that watches the Rochester Peaches come together and win American audiences over to women’s baseball.

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