Watch QUICK FEET, SOFT HANDS This Month on Public Television

Posted on April 9, 2009
Against the backdrop of Southern League baseball, fiancees Jim and Lisa face the challenge of moving up America's economic ladder. Jim, a minor league shortstop, fights a batting slump while Lisa slogs away to support them. Together they must confront Jim's slump as they cope with the day-to-day realities of being young, married and poor. Check out the clip below: QUICK FEET, SOFT HANDS premieres this month on public television (check local listings) This film received ITVS Open Call funding and will be distributed by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA).

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