Playing Through

Late in her career, Ann Gregory finds the courage to be the first woman of color to enter the USGA Women's Amateur. She collides with Babs Whatling, a privileged white woman from the south who is searching for her own identity. This highly publicized match forever changes them and the game.

Balbinka is a writer/director who has worked in the entertainment industry for over 13 years. She’s been in front and behind the camera and in 2016 received her MFA in Directing from UCLA. Also in 2016, she was nominated for a Student Academy Award for her film, “Awaken.” Balbinka has shot and is now editing a documentary “The Intimacy of War.” It follows Ukrainian refugees as they settle in Poland.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Content is geared toward adults, but people of all ages are welcome. Guests can arrive at any time between 4 and 4:15 pm (since this is a film screening we appreciate your timely arrival).

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