The Saint of Second Chances

Name: The Saint of Second Chances
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport, Documentary
Released: September 19, 2023
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 71
Cast: Abigail Gore, Charlie Day, Darryl Strawberry, Dave Dombrowski, Elliot Berk

2023

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): September 19, 2023 | Not Rated

Starring: Abigail Gore, Charlie Day, Darryl Strawberry, Dave Dombrowski, Elliot Berk, Ila Borders, Jeff Daniels, Marianne Haaland, Mike Veeck, Tom Billett

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. ExiledMike 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. Exiled from the game he loved, the younger Veeck spent the next few decades clawing his way up from rock bottom, determined to redeem himself. After receiving distressing news, what started as a journey to reclaim the family legacy, became an opportunity to appreciate that family more fully. … Expand

Director: Jeff Malmberg and Morgan Neville

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Sport, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 93 min

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The Daily Beast Nick Schager

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. Read full review

Richard Roeper

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. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

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. Read full review

Glenn Kenny

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. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

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. Read full review

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