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  • 2023
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2023
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 33 m
The Saint of Second Chances

Summary Mike Veeck grew up in the shadow of his hustler father, Hall of Fame baseball owner Bill Veeck. The Veeck name became both legendary and notorious in professional baseball as they introduced the fun at ballparks — giveaways, theme nights, fireworks, and more. But it all came to a screeching halt when Mike blew up his father's career. Exi...

Directed By: Jeff Malmberg, Morgan Neville

  • 2023
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2023
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 33 m

The Saint of Second Chances

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Summary Mike Veeck grew up in the shadow of his hustler father, Hall of Fame baseball owner Bill Veeck. The Veeck name became both legendary and notorious in professional baseball as they introduced the fun at ballparks — giveaways, theme nights, fireworks, and more. But it all came to a screeching halt when Mike blew up his father's career. Exi...

Directed By: Jeff Malmberg, Morgan Neville

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Sep 19, 2023
The Saint of Second Chances is a testament to prioritizing goofy, compassionate family entertainment over winning and profit, as so many associated with the Saints readily attest.
By Nick Schager FULL REVIEW
75
Sep 22, 2023
Heartwarming, amusing, apalling and sad, this story of flawed baseball team owner, promoter/cheerleader Mike Veeck takes us through the ups and downs of a third generation “baseball guy,” and manages to be damned entertaining pretty much start to finish.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
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Sep 19, 2023
Whether you’re a diehard baseball fan (and, in particular, a White Sox fan) who recognizes everything from the aforementioned Andy the Clown to the welcome appearance of slugger Lamar Johnson to the references to the Bard’s Room to a poignant interview with Darryl Strawberry or just a casual baseball observer, The Saint of Second Chances has a universal appeal in its core story.
By Richard Roeper FULL REVIEW
70
Sep 19, 2023
The movie was directed by Morgan Neville (“20 Feet From Stardom”) and Jeff Malmberg (“Marwencol”), and is a tad more fanciful than their prior work. But fancy is a good fit for the Veecks, it turns out.
By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW
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Sep 19, 2023
The best parts of Morgan Neville & Jeff Malmberg’s The Saint of Second Chances are like hearing stories from a good friend over beers after a game.
By Brian Tallerico FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Tremolo Productions
Release Date Sep 19, 2023
Duration 1 h 33 m
Rating TV-MA
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Website https://www.netflix.com/title/81476121/
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Awards

Nantucket Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Sports Emmy Awards
• 1 Nomination

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