Actor Dustin Hoffman narrates this decade-spanning documentary that highlights the contributions of Jewish Americans to the most American sport of them all: baseball. Highlights include a rare interview with legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax.
Acting
Dustin Hoffman's narration brings unexpected warmth and wry humor.
Production
Sandy Koufax interview alone justifies the entire runtime.
Director
Peter Miller
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The filmmakers spent years securing Koufax's participation — he notoriously avoids interviews, making his appearance here genuinely historic for baseball documentarians.
The doc reveals how early Jewish players faced antisemitic slurs so vicious that 'Heeb' and 'kike' were shouted from opposing dugouts, yet their success helped reframe Jewish masculinity in American culture.
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