Film Matinee: “Give Me the Ball!”, Award-winning documentary on sports icon Billie Jean King

A Sunday at the movies can also help rebuild lives! Good Play America and Bainbridge Prepares invite the whole community to a free film matinee on Sunday, December 6, at The Historic Lynwood Theatre. Come to watch "Give Me the Ball!", the award-winning documentary on sports icon Billie Jean King, and leave inspired. It will be an afternoon to enjoy a great film, hear real stories, and share compassion, joy and hope. Dress in your favorite tennis or sports outfit!

A story that continues beyond the screen:
On August 10, 2026, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, affecting more than 40,000 families and destroying more than 30,000 homes. Good Play America supports children in Cali, one of the regions hit hardest, helping affected families with what they need most so sport can keep opening doors for their children. All proceeds benefit Good Play America and earthquake relief in Colombia.

Why Good Play America? Good Play America supports children in Colombia, mainly in Cali, one of the regions hit hardest. We have seen what happens when a child finds joy, discovers their potential, and starts to imagine a bright future. That is why we are helping affected families with what they need most, so sport can keep opening doors for their children.

Why Bainbridge Prepares? Earthquakes might seem unlikely, but the Seattle Fault runs beneath our region, and Bainbridge Prepares helps islanders get ready in case we experience what happened in Colombia. Together, the two organizations share one message: prepare at home, and stand with those rebuilding abroad. Before the film, Bainbridge Prepares will share simple steps that every household can take for readiness.

Event details

When: Sunday, December 6. Doors open 11:30am; program starts 11:45am.

Where: The Historic Lynwood Theatre, 4569 Lynwood Center Road NE, Bainbridge Island

Admission: Free, with a suggested donation.

Guests are invited to bring sports gear in great condition, particularly soccer cleats, soccer balls and tennis racquets. Good Play America will deliver it to children in Colombia.

About Good Play America: Good Play America is a Bainbridge Island-based nonprofit that uses sport to open opportunities for children in Colombia, reaching more than 500 children. More at www.goodplayamerica.org

About Bainbridge Prepares: Bainbridge Prepares builds community resilience on Bainbridge Island by helping residents and neighborhoods prepare for emergencies.

Thank you for helping us keep changing lives! 💛💙❤️