Release, runtime and language

2023 · 103 min · English

Echo score 75

#20,364 8

Directed by

Samuel D. Pollard

Starring

Berry Williams Jr., Clayton B. Stevens, Jakkar Thompson, Lovell Gates

This documentary explores the history of the Negro Leagues during the early 20th century, detailing their rise and eventual decline. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with legends like Satchel Paige, Buck O’Neill, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron, the film highlights the leagues' entrepreneurial spirit, activism, and remarkable athletic achievements. It also examines the complicated impact of integration and its lasting effects on Black baseball's place in American culture.