The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg
Summary:
Hank Greenberg was the first great Jewish star in baseball; at a time when the game was still racially segregated, Greenberg became a first-class hitter for the Detroit Tigers (a host city not always known for its tolerance, as the career of Father Charles Coughlin will prove), nearly beating Babe Ruth's home run record and becoming one of the game's best loved figures (he was also... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Hank Greenberg
Bob Feller
Ernie Harwell
Ralph Kiner
Walter Matthau
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Review:
Among the many virtues of this film is its persistence in tracking down a variety of interview subjects (including several of Hank Greenberg's surviving teammates), an interview with Greenberg when he was still in good health, and telling footage of his prowess with the bat. Director Aviva Kempner amply documents the extra dimension to G... Continue >>
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