Jun
The first time Julia and I met with Joey Arietta, the General Manager of the Akron Racers, she told us her story and we hung on her every word. Never before had I met someone so dedicated and unwavering in her goals. Joey never had...
Jun
“So what’s this daggone movie about?!?” you ask? Let’s get to it! Burn this Ships is the story of the Akron Racers, the only team to survive since the National Pro Fastpitch League’s inception in 1996. Led by Joey Arietta, the General Manager, and her tireless...
Jun
Hello, and welcome to the Burn the Ships blog! I’m Danielle, and this is my co-director Julia. In the fall of 2014, Think Media Studios was approached with the idea of making a documentary about the Akron Racers and the NPF, the women’s professional fastpitch softball league. Didn’t...