The triumphs and challenges of Negro League baseball in the early 20th century. Through rare footage and interviews with iconic players like Satchel Paige and Buck O'Neil, as well as Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, the film highlights the league's pivotal role in Black communities and the impact of integration.
Directed by Sam Pollard
sports
baseball
civil rights
based on true story
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3.6 / 5
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Crew
Sam Pollard
Director
Angel Barroeta
Director of Photography
Dave Sirulnick
Producer
Jeffrey Lurie
Executive Producer
Jon Kamen
Executive Producer
Todd Wagner
Executive Producer
Questlove
Executive Producer
Nina Dobrev
Executive Producer
Tariq Trotter
Executive Producer
Kathryn Bostic
Music
Jesse Manning
Production Coordinator
Popular Reviews
6 reviews
G Baby
8.0★ · 11/22/23
Informative whether you know the history or not
Informative whether you know the history or not
Aaron Nolan
6.0★ · 08/12/23
Conventional documentary approach, but I sure learned a lot
Conventional documentary approach, but I sure learned a lot