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Baseball - A Film By Ken Burns 
Actors : Mike Barnicle, Mary Pratt (III), Lou Costello, George Will, Arthur Ashe
Studio : Pbs Paramount
by Pbs Paramount
Brand : Unknown
Release Date : 2004-09-28
Publisher : Pbs Paramount
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 10
EAN : 0841887051262
UPC : 841887051262
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 15 reviews)
List Price : $179.99
Our Price : $92.44
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Product Description |
No Description Available.
Genre: Documentary
Rating: NR
Release Date: 28-SEP-2004
Media Type: DVD |
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The Old Ball Game |
Only the sport of baseball could lend itself (via its long, rich heritage) to a Ken Burns-style documentary. Of course, Burns nails it once again.
Though not as emotionally touching as his Civil War or World War II documentaries, Baseball captures the essence of America's pastime. From Walter Johnson, Babe Ruth, and Ty Cobb to Willie, Mickey, and the Duke, to Yaz, Pete Rose, Mick Schmidt, and everyone in between, Burns recounts all the rousing stories that old fans will recite from memory and younger fans will be fascinated by. Guest commentators wax poetically about the game, old veterans tell their stories, and Burn's traditional mix of period music, solo piano, and aching violin provide an emotional punch, whether positive or negative.
However, what really sets this film apart from others is Burn's willingness to "pull no punches" in terms of describing the often-flawed sport of baseball. Whether it be the rowdyism that plagued the game in its early existence, the "Black Sox" scandal of 1919, or baseball's outright racism until the late 1940s, Burns explains those issues without letting too much personal bias creep in.
Overall, this is a wonderful documentary for baseball fans who truly value the rich history of the sport. When watching, you will fell as if you actually exist in whatever decade Burns happens to be describing. This is the ultimate "biography" of our national pastime. |
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Tap the Rockies |
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So, how much coverage is there of the Colorado Rockies? Since the film covers up until 1994 and the Rockies formed in 1998, I'm going to say a lot. |
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The Usual Burns' Spin, but Outstanding Nonetheless |
The sheer magnitude of this set makes it worth 5 stars. Of course Burns beats us over the head w/ the racial angle, but that's Burns. If you're from NY, you'll get a lot of satisfaction from the New York bias. The cinematography is often stunning. Look for the Babe hitting a HR in slo-mo. Doris Kearns Goodwin somehow slipped into the mix, as did Mario Cuomo. Buck O'Neill is always enjoyable. I like seeing Sandy Koufax's pitches in slo mo w/ the behind the plate angle. If you're a Red Sox fan, you'll want to go out and pick up a pizza during the replaying of the infamous Bill Buckner game and the classic 7 game series against the Big Red Machine. The introduction to each "inning", with the Star Spangled Banner playing, might send chills down your spine. Some great players are not mentioned at all: Al Kaline, Harmon Killebrew, Steve Carlton, Mike Schmidt, George Brett, Rollie Fingers, etc. but at least we get to hear how Doris Kearns Goodwin was welcomed back to the candy store and we get a full scouting report on 20 year old prospect, Mario Cuomo.
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Ken Burns has done it again... |
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For the Basball fan and intrigued viewer alike, this documentary is amazing. Ken Burns has a knack for documentaries, and this is no exception. He's outdone himself again! You will not be disappointed. This is not just another documentary on Baseball. Worth every penny. |
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Baseball |
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I bought it for a friend who is into the history of baseball. He really likes it. |
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