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Twenty women take the field in a Brooklyn softball league, sharing their diverse stories and building connections across various backgrounds.

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Why Watch

  • Meet the diverse women of Brooklyn's softball league.
  • Find out how sports connect people from different backgrounds.
  • See the personal stories behind each player on the field.

Did You Know

  • The documentary features a women's softball league based in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Grounders has a runtime of 28 minutes.
  • The film was directed by Melanie Hope and released in 2021.

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Women's sports enthusiastsBrooklyn culture fansDocumentary lovers
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What is the duration of the documentary Grounders?

Grounders has a duration of 28 minutes.

Who directed the documentary Grounders?

Grounders was directed by Melanie Hope.

In which city is the women's softball league featured in Grounders located?

The women's softball league featured in Grounders is located in Brooklyn, New York.

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