1991
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0h 57m
Genres
Documentary
History
Production Companies
Black Canyon Productions
HBO Sports
HBO Sports
When It Was a Game
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Producer: George Roy, Steven Stern, David Harmon
Writer: Steven Stern
