DVD Release Date: April 24, 2013
Price: DVD $30.00
Studio: Ciesla Foundation
The dynamite 1998 documentary film The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg directed by Aviva Kempner (Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg) looks at the Detroit Tigers’ hard-hitting Hall of Fame first baseman whose accomplishments extended beyond the field as American’s first Jewish baseball star.
The movie depicts how during the Golden Age of Baseball, Hank Greenberg’s achievements rivaled those of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Additionally, it shows how Greenberg helped break down the barriers of discrimination in American sports and society and how he was a beacon of hope to American Jews who faced bigotry during the Depression and World War II.
Included in the film are some 47 interviews with Hank Greenberg and his family members; sports figures Ira Berkow, Ernie Harwell, Joe Falls and Dick Schaap; fellow payers Bob Feller, Charlie Gehringer and Ralph Kiner; fans Alan Dershowitz, Congressman Sander Levin...
Price: DVD $30.00
Studio: Ciesla Foundation
The dynamite 1998 documentary film The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg directed by Aviva Kempner (Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg) looks at the Detroit Tigers’ hard-hitting Hall of Fame first baseman whose accomplishments extended beyond the field as American’s first Jewish baseball star.
The movie depicts how during the Golden Age of Baseball, Hank Greenberg’s achievements rivaled those of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Additionally, it shows how Greenberg helped break down the barriers of discrimination in American sports and society and how he was a beacon of hope to American Jews who faced bigotry during the Depression and World War II.
Included in the film are some 47 interviews with Hank Greenberg and his family members; sports figures Ira Berkow, Ernie Harwell, Joe Falls and Dick Schaap; fellow payers Bob Feller, Charlie Gehringer and Ralph Kiner; fans Alan Dershowitz, Congressman Sander Levin...
- 5/1/2013
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
Writer-director Blake Edwards' death was felt in Twitter-Wood today. His films such as "Breakfast at Tiffany"'s and "The Pink Panther" influenced generations of Hollywood talent, and a few such actors and directors, including Edgar Wright, Steve Martin and William Shatner paid their respects with posts.
The sports world was sad as well, with Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller passing away; Brody Stevens honored his legacy, while yet even more distraught tweets reacted to news that "Stargate Universe" has been canceled on Syfy. Check out who's going to miss it down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is Twitter-Wood for December 16, 2010.
Twitter Pic of the Day:
@davidwain Me and @sarahksilverman rocking it out last night at Ucb/La http://yfrog.com/h2d64bj
-David Wain, Actor/Writer ("Role Models," "Wet Hot American Summer")
Blake Edwards pt. 1: @SteveMartinToGo Blake Edwards was one of the people who made me love comedy.
The sports world was sad as well, with Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller passing away; Brody Stevens honored his legacy, while yet even more distraught tweets reacted to news that "Stargate Universe" has been canceled on Syfy. Check out who's going to miss it down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is Twitter-Wood for December 16, 2010.
Twitter Pic of the Day:
@davidwain Me and @sarahksilverman rocking it out last night at Ucb/La http://yfrog.com/h2d64bj
-David Wain, Actor/Writer ("Role Models," "Wet Hot American Summer")
Blake Edwards pt. 1: @SteveMartinToGo Blake Edwards was one of the people who made me love comedy.
- 12/16/2010
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Movies Blog
Sports fans mourned the loss of Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller this week, and you may be surprised to learn that one comics writer in our feed even got to
interview him at one point. Boston and New York basketball fans, meanwhile were watching the Celtics/Knicks game last night, and Spike Lee got as much tweet attention as the game itself from where I was sitting.
Elsewhere, reactions to "Tron: Legacy" have been rolling in, while Jon Favreau's departure from "Iron Man 3" and Scarlett Johansson are still fresh on everyone's minds. Check out who's hoping for what and who you agree with down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is your Twitter Report for December 16, 2010.
"Tron: Legacy" pt. 1: @PiaGuerra Watching Tron 28 years later, it reads like a manifesto for net neutrality. And it's still gorgeous.
-Pia Guerra, Artist ("Y: The Last Man," "Doctor Who: The Forgotten")
"Tron: Legacy" pt.
interview him at one point. Boston and New York basketball fans, meanwhile were watching the Celtics/Knicks game last night, and Spike Lee got as much tweet attention as the game itself from where I was sitting.
Elsewhere, reactions to "Tron: Legacy" have been rolling in, while Jon Favreau's departure from "Iron Man 3" and Scarlett Johansson are still fresh on everyone's minds. Check out who's hoping for what and who you agree with down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is your Twitter Report for December 16, 2010.
"Tron: Legacy" pt. 1: @PiaGuerra Watching Tron 28 years later, it reads like a manifesto for net neutrality. And it's still gorgeous.
-Pia Guerra, Artist ("Y: The Last Man," "Doctor Who: The Forgotten")
"Tron: Legacy" pt.
- 12/16/2010
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
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