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Knuckleball! [videorecording] Amalia & Theo Films presents a Break Thru Films production ; producers, Dan Cogan, Christine Schomer ; produced and directed by Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg.

Knuckle ball (other title)
Brill, Paul, 1968- (Added Author). Cogan, Dan. (Added Author). Dickey, R. A. (Robert Allen), 1974- (Added Author). Schomer, Christine. (Added Author). Stern, Ricki. (Added Author). Sundberg, Annie. (Added Author). Wakefield, Tim. (Added Author). Amalia & Theo Films. (Added Author). Break Thru Films. (Added Author). MPI Media Group. (Added Author). Tim Wakefield, R.A. Dickey, Phil Niekro, Charlie Hough, Jim Bouton, Wilbur Wood. (Cast).

Summary:

"From acclaimed filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg this heartfelt, funny and deeply engaging film delves into the legendary subculture of the knuckleball and the brotherhood of men who share the drive, imagination and humility to throw baseball's slowest, most disrespected pitch."--Container.
The definitive documentary about the impossible-to-hit pitch, the knuckleball.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0788616315
  • ISBN: 9780788616310
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen
  • Publisher: Orland Park, IL : MPI Media Group, [2013].

Content descriptions

General Note:
Special features: remembering 2003 ALCF; physics of the knuckleball; Jim Bouton at home; Jim Bouton interview; Tom Candiotti interview; Niekro's 300th win; knuckler chat; hitters on knuckleball; Charlie Hough interview; future of the pitch; managers on knuckleballers; managers on RA Dickey; Phil Niekro interview; Tim on retiring; Tommy John on the knuckleball; Wake and Mirabelli's first start to...; Mirabelli back to Fenway; knuckle squad!; special thanks.
Title from container. Special features from DVD menu.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Charles Miller ; editor, Pax Wassermann ; music, Paul Brill.
Participant or Performer Note:
Tim Wakefield, R.A. Dickey, Phil Niekro, Charlie Hough, Jim Bouton, Wilbur Wood.
Target Audience Note:
Not rated.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby digital 2.0, NTSC.
Subject:
Baseball > History.
Pitching (Baseball)
Genre:
Documentary films.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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