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Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story
Actor Dustin Hoffman narrates this decade-spanning documentary that highlights the contributions of Jewish Americans to the most American sport of them all: baseball. Highlights include a rare interview with legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax.
| Release : | 2010 |
| Rating : | 7.4 |
| Studio : | |
| Crew : | Director, |
| Cast : | Dustin Hoffman |
| Genre : | Documentary |
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One of my all time favorites.
Absolutely the worst movie.
Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.
Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.
Absolutely marvelous documentary dealing with our Jewish baseball players from the inception of the game in 1871 to present day.We are immediately shown the prevailing idea that Jews were not supposed to excel in sports, but this was quickly shattered at the very beginning of baseball in America.This is very much of a sociological documentary showing the torment that players such as Hank Greenberg went through in his long career.The documentary finally allowed Sandy Koufax to be interviewed concerning his remarkable career. When Koufax would not pitch on The Day of Atonement, Don Drysdale pitched instead and was shelled by the opposition. When Manager Walter Alston removed him, Drysdale replied: "Bet you wish I was Jewish as well!"The documentary showed how Jews have gained acceptance and recognition through the years. The taunts appear to be gone. Isn't that progress?
