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A rousing and agreeable movie that resurrects a small but important episode in baseball history that parallels the larger history of the nation.
91
A sprightly, lovingly researched, rather misty-eyed sports documentary that's steeped in ethnic pride.
90
Engaging and revelatory, turning forgotten footnotes and discarded minutiae into the stuff of riveting drama and poignant laughs.
89
Kempner's documentary is a streamlined, gorgeous piece of work, full of revelations of time, place, and person.
88
Tells an inspiring story, unknown or forgotten by many, while bringing the past to life and illuminating issues that persist today.
88
A model of what a largely talking-heads documentary should be, with on-camera testimonials and lots of film clips that offer layers of context.
88
While it preserves his baseball feats, it looks beyond them to clarify Greenberg's place in American culture.
88
Kempner demonstrates how the star's success and dignified bearing inspired a generation of Jews to fight through the ethnic barriers in all fields.
88
Filled with delightful sequences.
88
Scrupulously made and deeply affectionate.
