“The Hill” movie with special guest Rick Hill

DEFENDING THE FAITH with Frank Harber

“The Hill” with Rick Hill

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews Dr. Rick Hill on the subject of his new movie “THE HILL.”

“The Hill” is based on the true inspiring story of Rickey Hill, a Texas native who was told very early in his life that because of his degenerative spine disease he would only be able to walk using heavy leg braces.

This movie is the true story of Rickey Hill, the son of a traveling pastor who overcomes physical obstacles to pursue his dream of playing baseball in the major leagues.

The Hill is a 2023 American biographical sports drama film about baseball player Rickey Hill overcoming a physical handicap in order to try out for a legendary major league scout. It was directed by Jeff Celentano from a screenplay by Angelo Pizzo and Scott Marshall Smith. It stars Dennis Quaid, Colin Ford, Joelle Carter, Randy Houser, Jesse Berry, Bonnie Bedelia, and Scott Glenn.

Quaid starred in one of the most successful fact-based sports films in recent memory with The Rookie, and Pizzo wrote two of the best true sports films in Rudy and Hoosiers. Celentano helmed Gunshy and Breaking Point.

Join us as we go behind the scenes and interview Rick Hill.