Waite's World: The Life and Times of Waite Hoyt
Seen it?1997 | 85 min | Documentary, History
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for sports fans (and people who swear they aren't) and people who'll be looking things up afterwards. You don't need to know the game to feel the big moments. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 25 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
How could this privileged man of overwhelming accomplishment and talent be suicidal? Journey through the 84 years of the 20th century that are Waite's World with his friends, coworkers, and family for a unprecedented inside look at an extraordinary talent. Heartfelt memories of Waite Hoyt who was a Major League pitcher, memeber of the '27 Yankees, teammate and friend to Babe Ruth, a Cincinnati Reds' broadcasting legend and a storytelling racconteur.
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Cast & crew
Directed by Donn Burrows
- Waite HoytSelf/Archive Footage
- Nick ClooneySelf
- Joe NuxhallSelf
- Betty HoytSelf
- Bob BraunSelf
- Jim O'TooleSelf
- Donn BurrowsNarrator