Take the Ball, Pass the Ball
2018 • Movie
The Negro Leagues: changing the game, transforming America
The League
Documentary
The triumphs and challenges of Negro League baseball in the early 20th century. Through rare footage and interviews with iconic players like Satchel Paige and Buck O'Neil, as well as Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, the film highlights the league's pivotal role in Black communities and the impact of integration.
Directed by Sam Pollard
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CAST
The people behind the story
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Lovell GatesSatchell Paige—
Jakkar ThompsonRuben Foster—
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