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The Only Real Game

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In the embattled border state of Manipur in northeast India, people defy civil war, drugs and disease by playing baseball.
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Ronnie Scheib Variety 06/19/2014
[A] clear-eyed snapshot of sports hope struggling against socioeconomic stagnation. Go to Full Review
Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 06/19/2014
A stirring ode to cultural bridge-building. Go to Full Review
Neil Genzlinger New York Times 06/05/2014
The history lesson is fascinating, and it's nice to see an American export other than a Hollywood blockbuster engendering good will. Go to Full Review
Simi Horwitz Film Journal International 11/05/2014
The Only Real Game is refreshingly devoid of sentimentality, yet despite itself oddly affirmative. Go to Full Review
Louis Proyect rec.arts.movies.reviews 10/20/2014
A documentary about the love of baseball in a region of India that is a cauldron of resistance to colonialism. What's not to like? Go to Full Review
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11/12/2014 Fantastic! .....well done piece with a beautiful back-story and incredibly interesting feature characters. Baseball Fans & Veterans......you'll love this story! See more 11/12/2014 This phenomenal film is beautiful, just like the people of Manipur. In the presence of conflict and injustice, their love, determination to play the game and to see their dreams fulfilled is unwavering. See more 11/11/2014 Great documentary and humanitarian story. It's inspiring to see acts of good-will being conducted across the world and how these impact people's lives. See more 11/08/2014 Saw this movie last night during its limited run in NYC. The film was educational, moving, and multi-layered. The Only Real Game is a story of people who have struggled with war and poverty since World War II. The community finds solace in sport, namely baseball. The film also has an interesting feminist component. The solidarity and strength of the women who work, sacrifice, and stand up to the government to protect their families was moving. Finally, the filmmakers capture the fear, spirit, and, ultimately, the hope of the youth of the region as expressed through playing baseball. In short, The Only Real Game is a must see. See more 06/27/2014 There is complex interplay between the history and love of baseball for the Manipuris, the fight of the oppressed in India's northeast, and America's Major League Baseball expanding the reach of the game. Loved some of the surprising revelations about the community and game as it is played there. See more 06/24/2014 The Only Real Game was both inspiring and well documented. Every child and adult that ever played baseball or attended a game should see this fil! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the embattled border state of Manipur in northeast India, people defy civil war, drugs and disease by playing baseball.
Director
Mirra Bank
Producer
Mirra Bank, Richard Brockman, Muriel Peters, Laine Valentino
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 22, 2016
Runtime
1h 22m
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