The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg
“When America Needed Heroes, A Jewish Slugger Stepped To The Plate.”
Synopsis
The story of Baseball Hall-of-Famer Hank Greenberg, the first major Jewish baseball star in the Major Leagues, is told through archival film footage and interviews with fans, former teammates, friends, and family. As a great first baseman with the Detroit Tigers, Greenberg endured antisemitism and became a hero and source of inspiration throughout the Jewish community, not incidentally leading the Tigers to Major League dominance in the 1930s.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
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- Director
- Aviva Kempner
- Screenplay & Story
- Aviva Kempner
- Original Title
- The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Ciesla Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aviva Kempner
Aviva Kempner
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Aviva Kempner
Director
Aviva Kempner
Writer
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What is The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg about?
The story of Baseball Hall-of-Famer Hank Greenberg, the first major Jewish baseball star in the Major Leagues, is told through archival film footage and interviews with fans, former teammates, friends, and family. As a great first baseman with the Detroit Tigers, Greenberg endured antisemitism and became a hero and source of inspiration throughout the Jewish community, not incidentally leading the Tigers to Major League dominance in the 1930s.
Who directed The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg?
The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg was directed by Aviva Kempner.
Who stars in The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg?
The principal cast of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg includes Sander Levin, Carl Levin.
When was The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg released and how long is it?
The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.