Facing Nolan
Utopia | Release Date: May 24, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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RogerEbert.comBrandon TownsJul 22, 2022
With the screams and roars of the crowd, the energy of the games, and the bullish presence of the legendary Nolan Ryan, director Jackson makes you truly understand what it is like to be a fan. Read full review
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VarietyJoe LeydonJul 22, 2022
Its lack of manufactured drama is one of the most engaging things about it, especially if you are a baseball fan who has ever marveled at the miracle that was, and is, Nolan Ryan. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperJul 22, 2022
You know all those sports documentaries about fallen heroes who had enormous talent but squandered it away through a combination of bad breaks and bad decisions, injuries and/or snorting enough cocaine to fill a first-base line? “Facing Nolan” is the antithesis of those cautionary tales, in that Ryan was a straight shooter on and off the field. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayJul 22, 2022
While it may not be formally groundbreaking, this doc is still a treat for die-hard baseball fans, who should enjoy seeing footage from games ranging from the ’60s to the ’90s. Read full review
67
Austin ChronicleJasmine LaneJul 22, 2022
Ultimately, Facing Nolan paints its picture of a baseball great with broad strokes, but they cohere into a warmhearted image that baseball fans and their uninitiated families can enjoy together. Read full review
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