The Yonkers Film Festival 2022 In Review
A summary of the films featured in this annual event taking place in Westchester.
Pickleball Princess (2023)
When a lifetime tennis player finds his favorite public venue converted into pickleball courts, his dislike for the upstart sport with plastic balls begins. After being challenged by one of his former tennis buddies, who has never taken a set from him, to try the new sport, he finally consents in order to rebut the claim that he is afraid of losing. That challenge leads to a change in trajectory of his life that sends a ripple effect into society.
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When a lifetime tennis player finds his favorite public venue converted into pickleball courts, his dislike for the upstart sport with plastic balls begins. After being challenged by one of his former tennis buddies, who has never taken a set from him, to try the new sport, he finally consents in order to rebut the claim that he is afraid of losing. That challenge leads to a change in trajectory of his life that sends a ripple effect into society.
Rating:NR
Genre:Romance, Comedy, Drama
Written By:Donald James Parker
In Theaters:8/4/2023
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Runtime:101 minutes
Studio:Sword of the Spirit Publishing, BMG-Global
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