If you’re looking for an inspiring sports drama, you might try with “The Hill,” which has recently entered the Top 10 on Netflix in the US, according to FlixPatrol. The film has the tenth spot of the most-streamed list as for Jan. 21, per the specialized website.
“The Hill”, which was released back in August, is a biopic about baseball player Rickey Hill, who pursues his dream of playing for the MLB despite struggling with leg braces from a degenerative spinal disease. He will also have to convince his pastor father, who discourages from playing to avoid potential injuries.
The film, directed by Jeff Celentano, stars Colin Ford, who has appeared in films such as We Bought a Zoo, Captain Marvel or A War With Grandpa, as Ricky. Meanwhile, veteran acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid plays his father. The rest of the cast includes Joelle Carter, Randy Houser, Jesse Berry, Bonnie Bedelia, and Scott Glenn.
Is ‘The Hill’ based on a true story?
Yes, the film, written by Angelo Pizzo and Scott Marshall Smith, tells the true story of player Ricky Hill, who was born with a degenerative disc disease. According to what Hill told The Athletic and other media, the film is very accurate about his real life journey.
Hill grew up wearing leg braces, which, according to him, “made things pretty tough” (The Athletic). However, he discovered that he could walk without them, and that’s how he was able to pursue a career in baseball.
Similar to the film, Hill secured a tryout and joined the Montreal Expos in 1975 but was later released. He spent four seasons in the minors before his body struggled to keep up with the pace.
According to HistoryvsHollywood.com, Hill, 67, works as a financial planner and has a healthy life. He was also involved in the making of the movie as an executive producer, and it took decades to bring to Hollywood.