Despite the racial turmoil of 1950s segregated south, two Little League baseball teams, one black and the other white, stepped onto the field in a non-violent act of cultural defiance that would change the course of history. More than sixty years later, the players meet up to reflect upon the historic event and its significance that is now magnified by recent racial injustices of our time. Historians and sports professionals join in this heart-felt documentary to share their perspectives and reinforce the importance role Little League Baseball in our history.
Long Time Coming: A 1955 Baseball Story (2017)
Directed by Jon Strong
Genres - Documentary, History |
Release Date - Aug 1, 2017 |
Run Time - 87 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - NR
Description by Studio
Movie Info
Budget
$750,000
Tags
History, Little League Baseball, Little League Baseball Teams
Alternate Titles
Long Time Coming
Long Time Coming: A 1955 Baseball Story
AU, GB, US