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The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

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The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg
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NR,1hr 29min
Genre:
Documentary
Released:
January 12, 2000
Director:
Aviva Kempner
Distributor:
Cowboy Booking International
Starring:
Hank Greenberg, Dr. George Barahal, Bob Feller  ...more
Synopsis: 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 a friend and confidant to Jackie Robinson as he was breaking baseball's color barrier). Hank Greenberg became a powerful ... Full Synopsis
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Tom Wiener, AMG 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 Greenberg's career, which provided millions of Jews with a rare ... Full Review
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