Soul of the game

Delroy Lindo, Mykelti Williamson, Blair Underwood

HBO Pictures; Directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan

Rated PG-13; 94 minutes; 1996

The lives of three of America’s greatest baseball players are at the forefront of this poignant story about breaking color barriers within America’s favorite pastime. Delroy Lindo, Mykelti Williamson, and Blair Underwood star as legendary African American Hall Of Famers Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and Jackie Robinson.

Available in Public Performance Video only.

REVIEWS

"The most beautifully filmed baseball movie since THE NATURAL."

- ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

"A winner."

- TV GUIDE

"A home run."

- USA TODAY

"Important . . . inspirational . . . entertaining."

- NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

"Rich HBO film moves along with intelligence and easygoing charm."

- THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Lindo’s dazzling portrayal of Paige alone is worth the price of admission."

- WALL STREET JOURNAL