Poster for When It Was a Game

When It Was a Game

1991 57 minutes
75/100

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As seen through the eyes of true baseball enthusiasts, this award-winning documentary tells the story of America's favorite pastime from the Depression to the 1950s, using footage shot from the movie cameras of fans and players. From the first color filming of a baseball game to the 1938 World Series and through the careers of legends such as Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle, the film thoroughly explores the history of baseball in America.

Released

8th July 1991

35 years ago

Runtime

57 minutes

Finishes at 1:25pm

Ratings and awards

5 wins & 2 nominations

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    8/10

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    69%

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    75%

Written by

Steven Stern

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