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A Mile in His Shoes is a 2011 Canadian made-for-television sports drama film directed by William Dear and starring Luke Schroder, George Canyon and Dean Cain. It was based on the 2008 novel The Legend of Mickey Tussler by Frank Nappi. The setting was changed from Ohio in 1948 in the novel to Bargersville, Indiana in 2002 in the film.
Sep 5, 2011 · With Luke Schroder, Dean Cain, George Canyon, Chilton Crane. Mickey Tussler, an autistic pitcher, joins a minor-league baseball team and has a profound effect on the team and manager Arthur "Murph" Murphy over the course of a season.
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- Drama, Family, Sport
- William Dear
- 2011-09-05
Murph convinces Mickey’s parents that life in the minor league will benefit their unique son, but he doesn’t realize just how much his new recruit will help the team’s game and, more importantly, their spirit. Based on a true story, A Mile in His Shoes is an inspirational film that celebrates faith, determination and the power of friendship.
Parents need to know that A Mile in His Shoes is a Christian-themed baseball story about an 18-year-old named Mickey with autism who learns to be a winning pitcher in the minor leagues.
- Dean Cain, George Canyon, Luke Schroder
- William Dear
- Vivendi
Based on the true story of the real life Mickey Tussler, this is a fine, family friendly movie peppered with Christian values that a lot of viewers would welcome, as being a baseball fan is not a requirement.
Sep 5, 2011 · When a chance meeting occurs with the baseball manager of the semi-pro team the River Rats, from Clayton, Ohio, Mickey gets a chance to pitch for the team and to prove to his father he can do more than live hidden away on the family farm, taking care of his pig Oscar.
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Arthur Murphy, baseball manager and truly good person does all that when he accidentally stumbles upon Mickey Tussler. At 18, Mickey is severely autistic (the word "autism" was coined in 1943, just 5 years before this story takes place). He is marginally verbal; refers to himself in the 3rd person and recites poetry when overwhelmed.
