Say Hey, Willie Mays!

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Say Hey, Willie Mays!

2022

1h 38m

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From the Negro League to Major League Baseball, Willie Mays becomes one of America's first Black superstars to help erode racial barriers and move the sport forward.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

If you’re well-versed in the life and times of Willie Mays, this documentary will serve as an invaluable reminder of his greatness.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 11, 2022

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

He has long deserved a comprehensive bio-doc like this one. It’s something baseball fans will be watching long after the great man is gone.

Nov 11, 2022

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

It’s a gift for baseball fans who saw him play before he hung up that golden glove nearly 50 years ago, and maybe even more so, for those who didn’t.

Nov 8, 2022

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

For sports nostalgia junkies, this is a Giant high.

Rated: B

Sep 4, 2024

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Say Hey, Willie Mays! is a laudatory, traditionally made documentary that doesn't reveal anything new. However, this well-edited movie has a notable lineup of interviewees, including the great Willie Mays himself, who tell very engaging stories.

Jan 16, 2023

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Aaron White

Feelin' Film Podcast

Seeing archival black and white game footage and interviews was wonderful, and walking through the successes and challenges of his life left me with a new respect for and understanding of a man many consider the best to ever play the sport.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 9, 2023

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stephen b

Should have watched it earlier so I could have appreciated him more when he was alive.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/23/24

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chris b

Amazing look at the greatest ball player in history!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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M. Todd L

Excellent look at the GOAT!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/22

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From the Negro League to Major League Baseball, Willie Mays becomes one of America's first Black superstars to help erode racial barriers and move the sport forward.

Director: Nelson George
Producer: Colin Hanks, Sean M. Stuart, Glen Zipper
Production Co: Uninterrupted, Company Name, HBO Sports, Zipper Bros Films, Major League Baseball
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (TV): Nov 11, 2022
Runtime: 1h 38m

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