Shadow Ball (Shadow Ball) (2007)

Set in 1945, this compelling short film follows Patrick, a young white boy, as he runs away and finds solace at a “shadow ball” game being played by an African American baseball team. Shadow ball was played entirely in pantomime, a whole team playing baseball with an invisible ball. When Patrick decides to steal the ball, surprising events ensue, ending in a reminder of the painful time that they were living in. Shadow Ball reminds us that the most important moments in life may only last for a moment, but can be life-changing all the same.