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A Balasaur Score of 78 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, Metacritic 71/100. Scores higher than 72% of the 2,500 2020s documentary movies in this catalog. Streaming on Netflix.
Synopsis
Mike Veeck, son of MLB franchise owner Bill Veeck, blows up his father's career. Exiled from the game he loves, the younger Veeck spends the next few decades clawing his way up from rock bottom, determined to redeem himself.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic71/100
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Daniel WohlOriginal Music Composer
- Garth NeustadterOriginal Music Composer
- Morgan NevilleDirector
- Jeff MalmbergDirector
Cast
- Jeff DanielsNarrator (voice)
- Charlie DayMike Veeck
- Mike VeeckSelf - Mike's Son / Mike Veeck
- Libby VeeckSelf / Libby Veeck
- Night Train VeeckSelf
- Lee AdamsSelf
- Dax AllenSelf
- Lark AllenSelf
- Dan BarreiroSelf
- Ila BordersSelf - Pitcher
- Bob ChicoineSelf - Comiskey Beer Vendor
- John-Keith CulbrethSelf - Childhood Friend
Stills
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Themes
chicago, illinoisbaseballminor leaguessports documentaryfamily legacychicago white soxmajor league baseball (mlb)