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Clemente

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Roberto Clemente is one of baseball's most iconic figures. As the first high-profile Latino player to play in MLB in the United States, Roberto's extraordinary career opened the door for generations of Latino baseball players to come. It is, however, Roberto's remarkable life off the field that defined his legacy. Committed to uplifting society's marginalized and under-represented he fearlessly fought for social justice and racial equality with steadfast resolve. Proudly celebrating his Puerto Rican heritage he remained unwavering in his commitment to uphold his personal values and sense of self. His career and fame served as a platform to further amplify his life purpose dedicated to family, community, and giving back. The tragedy of his untimely death on a mission to deliver aid to the victims of the 1972 Nicaraguan earthquake shocked the world with the loss of "The Great One." This is the story of a man who showed that a life lived with passion and conviction can truly change the world. This is the story of an icon.

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Robert Daniels RogerEbert.com Sep 15
2/4
There needs to be more details about who he was as an everyday person, instead of opting to look for as many saintly stories, like proving he was a man of the people by finding fans he made lifelong connections with, as can fit in a documentary. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 03/20/2024
The baseball stuff is fun-but-familiar—it’s in the humanizing of Clemente that Altrogge’s film really succeeds. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 03/13/2024
Finds a solid middle ground between straight-up hagiography and a slightly less reverential adulation that will make younger viewers understand why such affection could be warranted. Go to Full Review Ethan J. Rosenberg In Review Online Oct 2
Clemente skips past pillow-soft hagiography and aims straight for claims of messianic martyrdom. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Dugout Dirt Sep 19
4/5
Clemente succeeds because it’s more than just a baseball documentary—it’s a portrait of a man whose passion, empathy, and courage transcended the game. Go to Full Review Joseph Neff Spectrum Culture Sep 17
Clemente’s skills and stature are securely related by the director in a deep-dive biography that brings to the screen the context often lost with the passage of time. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Janine D Sep 17 A beautiful life and legacy. Told in such an honorable enjoyable way!!!! See more Adelaida O Sep 16 This was a great movie with great insight from interviewees and archival footage. See more Jared Sep 15 Its a great story that should be heard. Not a perfect man but a great person See more Dave D Sep 15 nice to see a Clemente documentary with high production values. great they could capture interviews with many of his contemporaries while they are still with us. See more Carlos Sep 14 Great documentary about a great man! See more Giana Sep 14 I loved this movie! Roberto Clemente was a wonderful man and this was a beautiful story of his life and his legacy. See more Read all reviews
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David Altrogge

Director

Elise Andert

Screenwriter

David Altrogge

Screenwriter

Mike Blizzard

Producer

John B. Scanlon

Producer

Mary Sabol

Producer

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Synopsis Roberto Clemente is one of baseball's most iconic figures. As the first high-profile Latino player to play in MLB in the United States, Roberto's extraordinary career opened the door for generations of Latino baseball players to come. It is, however, Roberto's remarkable life off the field that defined his legacy. Committed to uplifting society's marginalized and under-represented he fearlessly fought for social justice and racial equality with steadfast resolve. Proudly celebrating his Puerto Rican heritage he remained unwavering in his commitment to uphold his personal values and sense of self. His career and fame served as a platform to further amplify his life purpose dedicated to family, community, and giving back. The tragedy of his untimely death on a mission to deliver aid to the victims of the 1972 Nicaraguan earthquake shocked the world with the loss of "The Great One." This is the story of a man who showed that a life lived with passion and conviction can truly change the world. This is the story of an icon.
Director
David Altrogge
Producer
Mike Blizzard, John B. Scanlon, Mary Sabol, Andrew Calvetti, Sarah Altrogge, Jocelyn Hartnett, Keith Ayers, Stephen Turselli
Screenwriter
Elise Andert, David Altrogge
Production Co
Vinegar Hill, Vantage Pictures
Genre
Documentary, Biography, History, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 12, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 41m