The triumphs and challenges of Negro League baseball in the early 20th century. Through rare footage and interviews with iconic players like Satchel Paige and Buck O’Neil, as well as Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, the film highlights the league’s pivotal role in Black communities and the impact of integration.
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