Question 1

Why did Hardball's rating change from R to PG-13 before release?

Accepted Answer

The film was re-edited to dub over the kids using the "f" word, though much profanity remained, resulting in a PG-13 rating instead of the originally advertised R.

Question 2

What is the premise of Hardball?

Accepted Answer

An aimless young man who scalps tickets and gambles agrees to coach a Little League team from Chicago's Cabrini Green housing project as a condition for getting a loan from a friend.

Question 3

Which actor made their feature film debut as a named character in Hardball?

Accepted Answer

Michael B. Jordan made his feature film debut as a named character, playing Jamal.

Question 4

What unique detail about the Little League teams appears in Hardball?

Accepted Answer

All of the league's team names are taken from tribes in Africa.

Question 5

What award recognition did Hardball receive?

Accepted Answer

Hardball was recognized at the Black Reel Awards in 2002.

Question 6

Why did Hardball's rating change from R to PG-13 before its 2001 release?

Accepted Answer

The film was re-edited to dub over the kids using the "f" word, allowing it to be released with a PG-13 rating despite remaining profanity.

Question 7

What unique inspiration was used for the Little League team names in Hardball?

Accepted Answer

All of the league's team names are taken from tribes in Africa.

Question 8

Which actor made their feature film debut as a named character in Hardball?

Accepted Answer

Michael B. Jordan made his feature film debut as a named character, playing Jamal.

Question 9

What was the box office result when Hardball premiered against The Glass House in September 2001?

Accepted Answer

Hardball was number one at the box office that weekend, while The Glass House (also starring Diane Lane) was number two.

Question 10

What situation forces Conor O'Neill to coach a Little League team in Chicago?

Accepted Answer

An aimless young man agrees to coach a Little League team from the Cabrini Green housing project as a condition of getting a loan from a friend.

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