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The WHIZ of a baseball breaks the air to a baseball mitt slapping it closed. A television blares a Seattle Mariners baseball pre-game broadcast in a living room. EXT. LAWN - DAY
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EXT. PORCH - DAY The father relaxes on the steps. He works the baseball in different pitch grips then snaps it into a mitt. SON What grip was that?
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EXT. LAWN - CONTINUOUS The father grabs a bat from the ground and steps into an imaginary batter’s box. He takes a couple practice swings. FATHER One more hit every twenty at bats.
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INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY The father watches the Mariner’s baseball game on the television. TV ANNOUNCER This could be a NO-NO in the
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EXT. CAR - DAY (TRAVELING) They drive in awkward silence. The son notices as they pass the convenience store on the corner. SON
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EXT. SAFECO FIELD - DAY The brick and steel building with a wide-open retractable roof rumbles from the excitement of the crowd. The crescendo of cheers can be heard from the street. MONTAGE:
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EXT. SAFECO FIELD - SECTION 116 - DAY They find a spot in the front row. Other fans squeeze in with them to get closer to the field to watch. The sea of yellow shirts highlights Section 148 - 149 and
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EXT. SAFECO FIELD - MAIN LEVEL WALKWAY - DAY The son watches a TV next to other fans. FAN This could be the twenty-third perfect game ever.
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EXT. SAFECO FIELD - SECTION 116 - DAY The son pushes back to his father. Standing room only as fans record the moment with their phones. The father, seated and emotional, doesn’t notice the son
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INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY SUPER: 12 years later. The son, now (30), admires the photo on a mantel of him and his father at the Perfect game on August 15th, 2012. GRANDSON

Catch

A fractured father-son relationship finds unexpected healing at a perfect baseball game.

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Unique Selling Point

The screenplay for 'Catch' stands out for its nuanced exploration of the complex relationship between a father and son, using the game of baseball as a central metaphor to examine themes of personal growth, the pursuit of excellence, and the importance of finding common ground. The story's unique blend of drama, sports, and emotional resonance makes it a compelling and relatable piece of storytelling that would appeal to a wide range of audiences.

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Story Facts

Genres: Drama, Family, Sports

Setting: Contemporary, Suburban Seattle, primarily around Safeco Field and the family's home

Themes: Intergenerational Conflict, Legacy and the Pressure of Expectations, The Search for Identity and Self-Worth, The Power of Shared Experience and Forgiveness

Conflict & Stakes: The father's desire to connect with his son through baseball clashes with the son's disinterest and past disappointments, risking their relationship.

Mood: Nostalgic and emotional

Standout Features:

  • Unique Hook: The exploration of a father-son relationship through the lens of baseball, a sport rich in nostalgia.
  • Emotional Reconciliation: The poignant moment of connection during a significant baseball game, highlighting the importance of family.
  • Generational Shift: The transition from the father's love for baseball to the son's preference for video games, showcasing changing interests.

Comparable Scripts: Field of Dreams, The Sandlot, A River Runs Through It, The Pursuit of Happyness, Boyhood, The Blind Side, The Greatest Game Ever Played, The Rookie, The Way Way Back

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