The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg
Reviews:
New York Times
"Valuable as history and resonant with meaning for today." More
Awards:
- Winner New York Film Critics Circle Awards 2000, Best Non-Fiction Film
- Broadcasts Film Critics Association Awards 2001, Best Feature Documentary
Synopsis:
As Hitler was invading Europe, a handsome, young Jewish baseball player was challenging Babe Ruth's home run record. Aviva Kempner's award-winning documentary reveals how Detroit Tiger Hank Greenberg transcended American religious prejudice, shattered stereotypes, and became an American hero. Part social history, part humorous Americana, this compelling and entertaining movie cross-cuts thoughtful and sentimental interviews with family, friends, and celebrity fans like Walter Matthau.
Film Details:
Country of Origin: USA, 1998
Original Language: English
Running Time: 90 min
Director/Writer: Aviva Kempner
Cast:
Rabbi Reeve Brenner - Himself
Hank Greenberg - Himself
Walter Matthau - Himself
Alan M. Dershowitz - Himself
Carl Levin - Himself
Stephen Greenberg - Himself
Joseph Greenberg - Himself
Rabbi Max Ticktin - Himself
Bill Mead - Himself
Lou Gehrig - Himself
Basil 'Mickey' Briggs - Himself
Don Shapiro - Himself
Bert Gordon - Himself
Joe Falls - Himself
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