The Pine Tar Incident: Making of Tar Wars

The Pine Tar Incident: Making of Tar Wars

The Pine Tar Incident: Making of Tar Wars

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The Pine Tar Incident: Making of Tar Wars

2017

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An examination of the story of the infamous 1983 George Brett pine tar incident. This documentary is a behind the scenes making of a fictional film, "Tar Wars," the little known tale of the aftermath of George Brett's unforgettable blow-up.

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