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DVD

Jews and baseball : an American love story

Call Number

  • DVD 796.357 J597 (CEN)

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Performers

Narrated by Dustin Hoffman.

Publication Information

[New York] : Docurama Films : Distributed by New Video Group, [2011]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (ca. 91 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

Traces the Jewish involvement in the history of the sport from the game's earliest days through the tumultuous war years to today's All-Star games. By analyzing various stages in this history, including how the legendary Sandy Koufax pioneered rights for players and Hank Greenberg's support of Jackie Robinson, the film demonstrates how Jews shaped baseball, and baseball shaped them.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally produced as a documentary in 2010.

Bonus features: deleted scenes ; newsreels ; Sophie Milman sings "Take me out to the ball game."

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