Say Hey, Willie Mays!
“A giant on and off the field.”
Synopsis
Follow Willie Mays’ life both on and off the field over five decades as he navigated the American sports landscape and the country’s ever-evolving cultural backdrop, all while helping to define what it means to be one of America’s first Black sports superstars. He left an indelible mark in New York City and San Francisco, building a love affair with both cities’ fans.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-26
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Willie Mays
Self
Barry Bonds
Self
Michael Mays
Self
Reggie Jackson
Self
Orlando Cepeda
Self
Juan Marichal
Self
Vin Scully
Self
Bob Costas
Self
John Shea
Self
Jon Miller
Self
Dick York
Self
Todd Boyd
Self
Harry Edwards
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Self (archive video)
Yogi Berra
Self
Joe DiMaggio
Self (archive footage)
Michael Jordan
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
UrbanWorld Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelson George
- Original Title
- Say Hey, Willie Mays!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Company Name, UNINTERRUPTED, Zipper Bros Films, HBO Sports Documentaries, MLB Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson George
Darrin Roberts
LeBron James, Nick Trotta, Colin Hanks, Maverick Carter, Sean M. Stuart
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Colin Hanks
Producer
Sean M. Stuart
Producer
Nelson George
Director
Glen Zipper
Producer
Darrin Roberts
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What is Say Hey, Willie Mays! about?
Follow Willie Mays’ life both on and off the field over five decades as he navigated the American sports landscape and the country’s ever-evolving cultural backdrop, all while helping to define what it means to be one of America’s first Black sports superstars. He left an indelible mark in New York City and San Francisco, building a love affair with both cities’ fans.
Who directed Say Hey, Willie Mays!?
Say Hey, Willie Mays! was directed by Nelson George.
Who stars in Say Hey, Willie Mays!?
The principal cast of Say Hey, Willie Mays! includes Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, Michael Mays, Reggie Jackson, Orlando Cepeda.
When was Say Hey, Willie Mays! released and how long is it?
Say Hey, Willie Mays! was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.