Gordon Swaim

Based on a True Story War Eagle, Arkansas is a character-driven drama about a young man’s choice of whether to leave his family and friends for a career in baseball or stay and redeem his struggling community. The story takes place over a few pivotal weeks in the summer after Enoch Cass’s senior year, and is set against the backdrop of Arkansas’ beautiful Ozark Mountains. War Eagle, Arkansas poses important questions that face all young people in rural America. The answers we find could touch us all.

Mrs. Pilgrim, a sweet kindergarten teacher from Arkansas, has become so confident in her annual 5 food group school play that she decides to turn it into a motion picture. After being turned down by numerous celebrities including Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, She cast a foul mouth rapper named Intercourz. When her film crew starts acting up, Mrs. Pilgrim takes control, enforcing time outs, mandatory naps, and raising your hand before you speak. So sit straight up. drink your milk, and pay attention as MRS. PILGRIM GOES TO HOLLYWOOD.