Facing Nolan

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Trinity S An amazing movie that captures a time when even if you weren't a baseball enthusiast or even really knew much about baseball you knew who Nolan Ryan was. A great film with great interviews and just an overall good time to watch. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Todd L An intimate look at a fierce competitor, who is also a devoted family man. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/11/23 Full Review Michele B I loved it! Any baseball fan will appreciate this very well done documentary. The story being told from the perspective of those who faced Ryan made all the difference. I walked away being reminded of my love of the game! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/10/22 Full Review Robert H Watching Facing Nolan was an absolute joy. His baseball accomplishments are legendary and his many records will never be broken. More importantly, this film captures Nolan and his supportive beautiful wife Ruth. The sacrifices she must have made to support his career I can only imagine. His family especially his children and grandchildren and the total love of their family is what makes this so special. Nolan was a fierce competitor; a true warrior in every sense of the word. However off the field he's as humble a human being as I've ever seen. His family is everything to him. I grew up a NY Mets fan and did get to root for him and watch him pitch. He was just a kid back then. Watching him pitch even if not for the Mets was a total joy. He was as great a pitcher as any the game has ever seen. This film brought a smile to my heart and a tear to my heart. Nolan, Ruth, thank you for all the wonderful memories. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/08/22 Full Review Audience Member While the structure and content of this sports documentary is pretty typical and straightforward, producer Russell Groves and director Bradley Jackson wisely kept their focus on Ryan the baseball legend and what made hims such an enormous figure in the sport, while also showing him away from the game and who he is off the field. Ryan was a singular figure in his own way, as a pitcher and a personality. It's good to see that even with all the intimidation and formidable force he exuded on the mound, he stayed a grounded and much loved man for both family and fans when not on the field. It's also nice to see what an important influence his wife has been all these decades they've been together. She's a pretty interesting figure herself. 3.6 stars Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review corey e Ryan retired before I was interested in baseball. But even for someone who never watched him pitch, this documentary was captivating! The pace and dynamics of the film make this easy to watch. My wife, who isn't even into baseball, enjoyed it. There was a great balance between Nolan's career and personal life. Excellent doc! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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