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How Chemistry Turned the Tide

Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy had never seen a group like those who joined the Crimson Tide in 2009. They were only freshmen, but their talent was deep, and their hearts seemed to beat in sync. The group was so special, Coach Murphy predicted they’d win a national championship – something he had yet to accomplish despite reaching the NCAA Women’s College World Series seven times. Would Alabama become the first school from the Southeastern Conference to win a national title in softball? Would the SEC’s newest sports team find victory in a landscape dominated by the West Coast? “BAMA SB” is a story about the power of friendship, grit, and selflessness.

Directors Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern Winters experienced that magic in every aspect of making this film. “This was the most seamless shoot of our careers. These women are still the amazing team they’d always been. Give them a goal and they’ll accomplish it with passion, focus, and a lot of fun,” says Lisa Lax. “And kudos need to go to the University of Alabama’s Archive Department,” adds Nancy Stern Winters. “Whatever we needed, they were there with a wealth of amazing footage. Amazing story, cast, people, and experience. Their legacy is alive and well.”

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