The Longshots

The weekend of September 19, 2008 - September 21, 2008 we are happy to be presenting the true story of Jasmine Plummer, the first girl to play in the Pop Warner football tournament - The Longshots.

Curtis Plummer ( played by Ice Cube ), hasn't built much of a life. He was a high school football star, who let his talent go to waste. When his sister-in-law, whom Curtis' brother abandoned along with his lttle girl, Jasmine, asks Curtis to spend some time with his niece, Curtis reluctantly agrees.

Not knowing how to do much else, Curtis decides to play football with Jasmine. To his amazement, she's good, with a throwing arm that can put the ball where she want it, when she wants it to get there. He takes her to try out for a local Pop Warner football team, the Minden Browns. The team isn't very good and she easily shows she's one of the best players on it.

Then, the team needs a new coach and the head coach asks Curtis to take on the role. He agrees. With his leadership, and Jasmine's skill, the Minden Browns go on to win its way to the Pop Warner Super Bowl.

Meet the Pittsburgh Force

Women's football is a sport that is growing in popularity. Pittsburgh has a team in the NWFA (National Women's Football Association), the Pittsburgh Force, with tryouts open to all women 18 years of age or older.

We are happy to announce that members of the Pittsburgh Force will be present at this weekend's presentation of The Longshots. Team members will be available on Friday, September 19 starting at 6:00PM and Sunday, September 21 starting at 12:00 Noon. Even if you don't come to see the movie, visit the Ambridge Family Theatre to talk to members of the Pittsburgh Force and find out what women's football is about.