Feature film shooting in Southern Indiana tells local one-armed softball player’s story

CORYDON, Ind. (WAVE) – An actual-life Southern Indiana younger lady’s story is about to be advised to the world.

Katelyn Pavey performed softball for Lanesville Excessive College, and he or she was a fan favourite for her spirit as a lot as her pitch. She additionally stood out as a result of she was born with simply half of her left arm.

Now, a film is being produced about her highschool softball profession. The three-week shoot of the movie, titled “I Can,” features a night time of filming on the YMCA in Corydon, with dozens of native extras invited to the cheering part.

“It’s sort of surreal,” Pavey stated, standing subsequent to the actress enjoying her within the movie, Danner Brown.

Pavey herself is the physique double for her character, really enjoying softball on display screen.

She was hesitant to comply with the film, however it was her pastor who was the director. It’s Rev. Tyler Sansom’s second movie.

“Luckily I used to be capable of persuade the Pavey household to let me inform their story, and it’s grown since then,” Sansom stated.

“I spotted it’s not my story, it’s God’s story,” Pavey stated of her determination.

It’s her religion Pavey desires folks to recollect, not essentially her left arm.

“I don’t see myself as disabled,” Pavey stated. “I really suppose a incapacity is a distinct potential. We’re completely imperfect. Everyone’s imperfect, and I don’t see myself any totally different.”

Her story is already ringing true with one younger additional within the movie. Zaden Groves has cerebral palsy, and it impacts his leg.

“It really feels fairly good to get out of the home and have enjoyable and meet folks which might be like me, as a result of typically I don’t actually meet folks like me,” Zaden stated. “It’s onerous for me to play basketball, and it’s onerous for me however I push via it, and she will be able to push via it too.”

A face onscreen that many will acknowledge is Daniel Roebuck. His resume consists of “The Fugitive,” “Matlock,” and “Agent Cody Banks.”

Roebuck is portraying Katelyn’s grandfather, and stated he’s comfortable to spend a while out of Hollywood and in Southern Indiana.

“Come on, have a look at this, are you kidding me?” Roebuck stated, gesturing to the surroundings. “I like it.”

Moreover, as a producer of Christian movies himself, this challenge grew to become private.

“Now that I do know Katelyn, I’m so honored that I’m on this story,” Roebuck stated.

That well-known actor’s counterpart, Katelyn’s actual grandfather, feels the identical after which some.

“She will be able to do no matter she desires to,” David Pavey stated. “She’s proved it over and time and again.”

Pavey, now 23, performs softball at Kentucky Christian College, the place she is pursuing her Grasp’s diploma.

“I Can” is about to be launched close to the top of the 12 months. Sansom stated there’ll seemingly be a restricted theatrical launch, after which the film will likely be obtainable to stream.

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