The triumphs and challenges of Negro League baseball in the early 20th century. Through rare footage and interviews with iconic players like Satchel Paige and Buck O'Neil, as well as Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, the film highlights the league's pivotal role in Black communities and the impact of integration.
Crew
Sam Pollard
Director
Byron Motley
Book, Producer
Bob Motley
Book
Dave Marcus
Editor
Henry Adebonojo
Director of Photography
Angel Barroeta
Director of Photography
Jesse Manning
Production Coordinator
Jeffrey Lurie
Executive Producer
Jon Kamen
Executive Producer
Todd Wagner
Executive Producer
Shawn Gee
Executive Producer
Questlove
Executive Producer
Marie Therese Guirgis
Executive Producer
Eamonn Bowles
Executive Producer
Nina Dobrev
Executive Producer
Haley Jones
Executive Producer
Dori Begley
Executive Producer
Zarah Zohlman
Executive Producer
Tariq Trotter
Executive Producer
Joshua A. Green
Executive Producer
Dave Sirulnick
Producer
Jen Isaacson
Producer
Robin Espinola
Producer
Kathryn Bostic
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