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America's Pastime, America's Movie: 'The Sandlot'

Photo by Jacqueline Dupree
IF YOU DIDN'T see "The Sandlot" as a child — well, you know what, neither did I. But when I finally saw it in college, I wept for all the years I had lived without this movie as part of my consciousness.

It's the story of a group of scrappy children playing baseball in their neighborhood sandlot in the 1950s. Once you see it, if you haven't, you'll suddenly understand what people of been quoting all these years.

It's being shown outside, free, as part of the Wednesday night baseball evenings on the Capitol Riverfront. Show up early (6:30 on) to take part in Wii baseball and other baseball themed activities.

» Capitol Riverfront at New Jersey Ave SE and Tingey St. SE; Wed., Aug 6., dusk, free; 202-465-7093. (Navy Yard)

Photo by Jacqueline Dupree

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  • On Aug 13, The Natural will be shown at the US DOT plaza, followed by the final movie, The Pride of the Yankees on Aug 20!

    By Kathleen , Posted August 6, 2008 5:18 PM
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