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When It Was a Game 3

90% | Jul 17, 2000 | Documentary, History

In this third entry of the ongoing HBO documentary series celebrating America's favorite pastime, the focus is on the 1960s, when Major League Baseball was slowly evolving from pure sport to big-bucks entertainment. Using footage of players and fans, the film covers the Yankees' ascension to greatness, the western expansion of both leagues, the increasing inclusion of black players and the rise of free agency.

Featured Crew

Ross Greenburg
Executive Producer
George Roy
Producer

Cast

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Liev Schreiber
Narrator (voice)
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Andre Braugher
Passage Narrator (voice)
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Kevin Costner
Passage Narrator (voice)
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Rita Moreno
Passage Narrator (voice)
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Billy Crystal
Self (voice)

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