Instead of an insightful exploration of Hank Greenberg's impact on American Society and its impact on him, this movie is just a highlight reel of a baseball star from 65 years ago whose main impact on the game was that he happened to be a Jew. The interviews, many with celebrities (Walter Matthau, Alan Dershowitz), all of whom idolize Greenberg, add very little.
And I thought I would love this. I like baseball, I love American Jewish history, and I enjoy good documentaries. Warning: This is not a good documentary. It's not even as good as the Biography series on A&E. I walked out.
And I thought I would love this. I like baseball, I love American Jewish history, and I enjoy good documentaries. Warning: This is not a good documentary. It's not even as good as the Biography series on A&E. I walked out.