43 years ago Jane Pittman, a promising basketball star at her small town High School, ran off the court never to return … until now. When Jane stumbles across the Nova United Senior Women’s Basketball League, old passions are reignited. Vowing to get into the best shape of her life, she is determined to play competitive ball again. What she never expected to find on this journey is a passionate group of seniors who have decided to ‘wear out, before we rust out’. Choosing basketball over bingo, these women come together for much more than sports. ‘Coming Back To The Hoop’ is a film about the transforming power of basketball and the healing it brings when you connect with something larger than yourself and give yourself over to the team
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The special is in partnership with The Washington Post and staff writer Christian Davenport, whose depth of experience allowed him to gain inside access to key players.
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