Filmosophy Society
A Society Dedicated to the Wisdom Imparted to
Us Through Film
Presents the film
Million Dollar Baby
Starring Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank
Directed by Eastwood
Synopsis
(from Allmovie.com)
Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) is a veteran boxing trainer who has
devoted his life to the ring and has precious little to show for
it; his daughter never answers his letters, and a fighter he's
groomed into contender status has paid him back by signing with
another manager, leaving Frankie high and dry. His best friend and
faithful employee Eddie Dupris is a former fighter who Frankie
trained. In his last fight, Eddie suffered a severe injury, a fact
that brings Frankie great guilt. One day, Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary
Swank) enters Frankie's life, as well as his gym, and announces she
needs a trainer. Frankie regards her as a dubious prospect, and
isn't afraid to tell her why: he doesn't think much of women
boxing, she's too old at 31, she lacks experience, and has no
technique. However, Maggie sees boxing as the one part of her life
that gives her meaning and won't give up easily. Finally won over
by her determination, Frankie takes on Maggie, and as she slowly
grows into a viable fighter, an emotional bond develops between
them. When a tragedy befalls one of the three characters, each
comes to a decision that shows how the relationships in the film
have changed them. Adapted from a short story by F.X. Toole, a
former corner man with years of experience in the fight game,
Million Dollar Baby also stars Morgan Freeman, Anthony Mackie, and
Mike Colter.
— Mark Deming
Open to All Students
Date
Friday, March 31, 2006
Time
4:30 p.m.
Location
Marillac 425
For More Information,
Contact:
Paul Gyllenhammer
gyllenhp@stjohns.edu
Craig Baron
baronc@stjohns.edu