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This Old Cub

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Ron Santo retains a positive attitude while living with diabetes and pursuing careers as a ballplayer and broadcaster.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Jeff [Santo] said he purposely avoided taking a son's perspective, which leaves him without much perspective at all. Mar 14, 2007 Full Review Michael Booth Denver Post The problem with the movie for anyone but Cub crazies is that son Jeff gives us no perspective. Rated: 2/4 Aug 27, 2004 Full Review John McMurtrie San Francisco Chronicle A heartfelt tribute to both the player and the man. Rated: 3/4 Aug 13, 2004 Full Review Rory L. Aronsky Film Threat This Old Cub is admirable for its profile of a man who's still pushing on, even after all the adversity he faced. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 1, 2005 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ...the exclusion of Santo from the HOF is the single biggest injustice ever perpetuated by the voters Rated: B Feb 6, 2005 Full Review Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope A must-have for Cubs fans who fondly remember Ron Santo. Rated: C+ Feb 3, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This is a great documentary about Ron Santo who died earlier today. He was a hero to many. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Wow! I FINALLY got to see this interesting, inspiring documentary about Chicago Cub great player Ron Santo - a film made by his son, Jeff. Ron Santo really should be in the Hall of Fame...This documentary is a MUST for any Cub fan, baseball fan and Diabetics...Ron, has been diabetic as long as my Mom has been..... Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Tough not to like a film about Ron Santo. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member I think this is a must see for any Cubs fan young and old. Ron is an amazing guy. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Although I don't think the documentary was very well made, the story it tells can speak for itself. What Ron Santo had to go through during his baseball career was incredible, and he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame more than any other player I know who hasn't graced the halls of Copperstown yet. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member A must see for all Cubs fans. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Ron Santo retains a positive attitude while living with diabetes and pursuing careers as a ballplayer and broadcaster.
Director
Jeff Santo
Producer
Tim Comstock, Jeff Santo
Screenwriter
Jeff Santo, Tim Comstock
Distributor
Emerging Pictures
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 26, 2004, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 17, 2016
Runtime
1h 26m
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