CinemaOSMovie · 1998 · 1h 30m

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

When America Needed Heroes, A Jewish Slugger Stepped To The Plate.

62%(11)IMDbDocumentary

The story of Baseball Hall-of-Famer Hank Greenberg, the first major Jewish baseball star in the Major Leagues, is told through archival film footage and interviews with fans, former teammates, friends, and family. As a great first baseman with the Detroit Tigers, Greenberg endured antisemitism and became a hero and source of inspiration throughout the Jewish community, not incidentally leading the Tigers to Major League dominance in the 1930s.

Directed byAviva Kempner

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
EN
Released
October 14, 1998
Studios
The Ciesla Foundation

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"The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg" 25th Anniversary Remastered Edition - Theatrical Trailer

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Sander Levin

Sander Levin

Self

Carl Levin

Carl Levin

Self

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Directed by
Aviva Kempner
Aviva Kempner
Written by
Aviva Kempner
Aviva Kempner

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