Burn the Ships
Seen it?2017 | 88 min | Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was critically acclaimed, despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for sports fans (and people who swear they aren't) and people who love a true story told well. You don't need to know the game to feel the big moments. Shelve it next to Touching the Void.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 28 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
The NPF, a women's professional softball league that few know exists, has spent decades struggling for survival in a male-dominated sports world. Its players are forced to choose between their livelihood and their dreams, and this year they've been given another chance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Julia Thorndike, Danielle Miller