Chico Heron & The Last 42(2020)

Stacked(en)

The year was 1999, and a couple of schools four hours apart were embarking on a season-long journey to become the best high school baseball team in Michigan. The Sturgis Trojans and the Pinconning Spartans were schools that were built from the ground up by communities that were unapologetically determined to do one thing - WIN. Both schools were championship caliber baseball teams that didn't know a thing about each other when they took the field at Battle Creek's Bailey Park to face-off in the 1999 MHSAA state championship. Finally, 22 years later, we have uncovered fascinating details about both teams, their run to the state finals, and the emotional thoughts and feelings behind one of the most memorable final innings in MHSAA history.

Home Base: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum(en)

Nestled between the Adirondacks and the Catskills in central New York State, the pastoral village of Cooperstown has a mighty mission: to preserve and protect the story of America’s Game at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Baseball has been America’s national pastime for nearly 150 years. Founded in 1939, today’s museum preserves history, honors excellence and connects generations through the story of baseball and America, featuring more than 35,000 artifacts, two million documents, 500,000 historic photographs, and 10,000 hours of original TV and radio recordings. The adjoining Hall of Fame contains the plaques of more than 275 of baseball’s immortals, including the first five men elected in 1936 – Babe Ruth, Christy Mathewson, Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, and Walter Johnson.

Almost Perfect: The 99th Pitch(en)

On April 20, 1990, Seattle Mariners' starting pitcher, Brian Holman, faces off against the Oakland Athletics in an infamous performance that stands as one of the most rare events in Major League Baseball history.

Strangers on the Field(ko)

In April 2013, unfamiliar faces appear at the Jamsil Baseball Stadium during the opening matches between Doosan and SK. The nervous middle-aged men throwing and batting the first ball are, in fact, Korean-Japanese former team members that played on that same spot in the 1982 finals of the Bong-hwang-dae-ki games.

Time in the Minors(en)

Every year in June, nearly 2,000 athletes out of high school and college are chosen from an amateur baseball draft to play in the minor leagues. This inspiring documentary follows the lives of two young players on their arduous journey to launch Major League Baseball careers. As one faces his final year to tryout, another player wrestles with the pressure of keeping his million-dollar first-round draft contract intact. This thrilling and emotional journey illuminates the power determination can have on whether dreams are achieved or lost.

The Motor City Slice(en)

In this animated short, Tigers ace Jack Morris recalls the adventures of getting his team pizza after winning the 1984 World Series.

Happy Recap: The Story Of Hall Of Fame Broadcaster Bob Murphy(en)

Original Met...Hall of Fame broadcaster...Fan-favorite...Legend. Bob Murphy has made his mark with the New York Mets. In this retrospective, Murph recalls some of his most treasured memories at the microphone.

Facing Nolan(en)

In the world of Major League Baseball no one has created a mythology like Nolan Ryan. Told from the point of view of the hitters who faced him and the teammates who revered him, Facing Nolan is the definitive documentary of a Texas legend.

When New York Was One: The Yankees, the Mets & The 2000 Subway Series(en)

A nostalgic look back on 2000 Subway Series through the lens of New York’s citizens – one year before the 9/11 tragedy – and highlights a community forever-changed in the 20 years since, all the way to its unique present-day climate.

South Korea: Focused on Excellence(en)

A documentary about the some athletes of South Korea and how can they inspire a new generation.

Flying Giants(ko)

Korean Baseball team < Lotte Giants > have 30 years history as same as Korean Baseball History. In this time, < Lotte Giants > made their fans weep and smile. However after 2000 year, < Lotte Giants > fell into a slump and span round a low ranking teams. But in 2008 year, < Lotte Giants > rebound from despair and mark 4th grade. < Lotte Giants > start 2009 season with big hope to get 1st grade. However their dream soon gets into troubles. < Lotte Giants >’ main players are wounded and their conditions fall. In the opening part of season, < Lotte Giants > fans are downhearted by their team. But they ? players and also fans - never give up. From the lowest rank, they start up the engine to win the season. Will < Lotte Giants > fans and players’ dream come true at the end?

Truth Be Told: Rick Ankiel(en)

"Truth Be Told: Rick Ankiel" gives insight into Ankiel's personal journey of redemption - overcoming a troubled youth, high expectations, and psychological struggles to achieve success on the field.

Set Apart: The Jim Abbott Story(en)

The Story of one-handed baseball pitcher Jim Abbott.

Návrat mistrů(cs)

The Story of Big 1: Sadaharu Oh(ja)

A Documentary on the Japanese baseball player Sadaharu Oh

What the Hell Happened to Jai-Alai?(en)

Back in the day, jai-alai players were celebrities that would ceremoniously march out to salute crowds of 15,000 fans, but after a disastrous 1988 strike the game became nothing more than a cultural afterthought.

No No: A Dockumentary(en)

Dock Ellis pitched a no-hitter on LSD, then worked for decades counseling drug abusers. Dock's soulful style defined 1970s baseball as he kept hitters honest and embarrassed the establishment. An ensemble cast of teammates, friends, and family investigate his life on the field, in the media, and out of the spotlight.

The Battered Bastards of Baseball(en)

Hollywood veteran Bing Russell creates the only independent baseball team in the country—alarming the baseball establishment and sparking the meteoric rise of the 1970s Portland Mavericks.

Seaver(en)

A unique insight into Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver - a reclusive icon and his relationship with New York City.

Sox Pride(en)

Follow the incredible journey of the Chicago White Sox as they battle their way through the 2005 season and go on to become the World Series Champions for the first time in 88 years.