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Associated Movie: American Pastime, starring
Gary Cole, Leonardo Nam and Jon Gries "A perfect example of what the game of baseball has meant to all Americans." -Ted Spencer, National Baseball Hall of Fame "Baseball, and an unlikely hero, sustained hope for Japanese-Americans interned in WW II." -Sports Illustrated "Highly Recommended. This is an excellent documentary video about the little-known but fascinating history of Japanese-American baseball. It focuses on the story of one man, Kenichi Zenimura, who is considered to be the father of Japanese-American baseball. Part of the program's success can be attributed to Noriyuki "Pat" Morita (of "Happy Days" and "Karate Kid" fame); as a former internee, he narrates with skill, empathy, and his low-key humor." -EMRO Review During World War II, 120,000 Japanese-Americans, including this program's host and narrator, Oscar-nominated actor Noriyuki "Pat" Morita (The Karate Kid), were relocated to remote internment camps, such as the one in Gila River, Arizona, for the duration of the war. Behind the barbed wire, baseball helped many of these people survive this humiliating ordeal. One man, despite his small size, became a very big hero. His name was Kenichi Zenimura. Today, he is commonly referred to as "The Father of Japanese-American Baseball." This poignant documentary pays tribute to Zeni; however, it is much more than the biography of one man, it is the story of a legacy in which baseball helped transcend bigotry and hatred to bring pride and respect to Japanese-Americans who loved the game. Covering over 100 years of history, it is filled with great baseball memories, including wonderful anecdotes of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Produced by the Nisei Baseball Research Project (NBRP) & Chip Taylor. 08DR IJSCA 35 min. |
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Dreamfield: The Story of the "Field of Dreams" |
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CINE Golden Eagle Award Gold Apple Award -NEMN Awards Associated Movie: Field of Dreams, starring Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, Ray Liotta and James Earl Jones Associated Article: Fielder's Choice: Dyersville, IA -Smithsonian Magazine "Highly Recommended. Much more than a story about baseball; this is a story of people's dreams coming true." -National Media Review Hosted by James Earl Jones, this program picks up where Hollywood left off to chronicle fascinating stories of people of all ages and abilities who've made a pilgrimage journey to Dyersville, IA, to see and play on the baseball field cut into a cornfield made famous in Kevin Costner's feature film, The Field of Dreams. Produced by Crescenti Moon Productions. 08DR IJSCA 60 min. |
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"Recommended. Bicycle enthusiasts leave their home state
of Iowa to follow their dreams of cycling across America. The riders make up
a diverse population of ages, different positions in life, and have many
interests.The riders see their share of struggles, accidents, and different
weather conditions which test their dedication, perseverance, and endurance
to the end of the trip." -EMRO Review "Recommended. A diary of determination by just 'plain folks,' as well as a chance to view everyday America from coast to coast." -National Review A monumental effort in documenting the incredible human experience of bicycling for 100 days across the United States; viewers witness the dreams-come-true of 308 people overcoming obstacle after obstacle to cover the 5000 miles. Produced by Crescenti Moon Productions. 07DR/CL IJSCA 60 min. Associated Program: Biking: RAMM - The Race Across America |